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182-186 Castro St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2612007 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Corona Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 182-186 Castro 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,065 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2612007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hong Roderick
Mailing address
186 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
092394

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182 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
186 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
184 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 182-186 Castro Street in Corona Heights, owned by Roderick Hong, has a long history dating back to its 1900 construction. The property has undergone regular maintenance and several significant upgrades over the years, with the most recent major work being completed in 2022 when the sewer lateral, floor drain, and garage drain were replaced. Notably, a photovoltaic system was installed on the roof in 2010. The building has faced several maintenance challenges, particularly with wood elements requiring attention, as evidenced by multiple repairs for dry rot in 2007 affecting the garage and stairway areas, and a deck replacement project over the front garage in 2003. Window upgrades were completed in 1993 when 24 old wood double-hung windows were replaced on the building's south and front walls.

The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2001, 2009, and 2010, during which various safety and maintenance issues were identified and subsequently resolved by November 2001. These included requirements for fire extinguishers, self-closing doors, and gas utility shutoff tools, all of which were addressed according to records. Recent external issues include a sidewalk defect reported in 2022 (status: open/accepted) and a graffiti incident in November 2023 that has been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep with appropriate responses to identified issues, though the persistent nature of some structural and safety concerns in the past suggests ongoing attentiveness to building integrity and safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 182-186 Castro 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

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

Grade C — Moderate risk

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

Grade D–F — High risk

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

Neighborhood percentile
24th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 264 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.6%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 34.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

182-186 Castro St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Permit Jun 04
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$28,000 · Issued

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