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30-32 Castle St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0114047 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 30-32 Castle St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,692 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0114047
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Klein Jeffrey Bruce Ttee 114 Sand Hill Cir Menlo Park CA 94025
Last sale
February 07, 2006

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32 Castle St, San Francisco, CA 94133
30 Castle St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 30-32 Castle Street in Telegraph Hill is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by the Jeffrey Bruce Klein Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations, particularly in 2005-2006, during which major improvements were made to multiple systems. These included an interior remodel on both floors involving structural modifications such as new beams and shear walls ($30,000), bathroom and closet additions on the upper floor ($10,000), and comprehensive electrical upgrades including installation of numerous lights, switches, and receptacles. The building experienced a cluster of violations in January 2006 pertaining to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and wood stairs, though these were all abated by February 1, 2006. A more recent violation was recorded in July 2015 regarding lead paint remediation, which was resolved by January 2016.

The property has undergone regular maintenance and upgrades over the years, with the most recent significant work being street space permits issued in 2015. Historical records show earlier renovations in 1995, including reroofing and general maintenance of plumbing, wiring, and heating systems. While the building experienced a plumbing complaint in 2006 regarding a protruding pipe, this was resolved within a month. A single fire alarm incident was recorded, though it was due to a malfunction with no injuries reported. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing issues promptly, with violations typically being resolved within a reasonable timeframe, indicating active management of the property.

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Risk rating

How 30-32 Castle St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
66thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 233 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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