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316-318 Castro St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2622003 2 units · 2 fl · 1977

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 316-318 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 1977
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1977
Total area2,485 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2622003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Family 2016 Trust
Mailing address
Willie Wong & Berline Wong 1688 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
050500

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316 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
318 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The Wong Family 2016 Trust owns this two-unit residential building located at 316-318 Castro Street in Corona Heights, which was constructed in 1977 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. Recent maintenance work was performed in April 2018, when living walls were installed in the rear yard at a cost of $500. A building complaint was filed in September 2017 regarding unpermitted construction of a rear deck, though this issue is currently listed as not active.

The property has experienced several recent infrastructure issues, with two notable plumbing-related incidents in 2024: an April flooding incident that required plumbing intervention and a currently open complaint regarding a missing side sewer vent cover. In the past, the property has faced recurring challenges with graffiti, particularly between 2022 and 2024, affecting both the building's sidewalk and public areas. While most of these cases were resolved through various means, including owner intervention and city inspection, a significant backlog of complaints was generated during the COVID pandemic due to a temporary suspension of graffiti enforcement. The building's location also necessitated one parking enforcement action in March 2022, resulting in the towing of a vehicle blocking the driveway.

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Risk rating

How 316-318 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
70th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 104 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.5%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 13.2%
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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316-318 Castro St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Feb 24
3rd/fl: repair of the existing 3'x 9' 6" balcony at 3rd floor of duplex. patch and repair at 1st floor ceiling (access for cadiliac joist).
$20,000 · Complete
Planning RecordFeb 24
Approved - 3RD/FL: REPAIR OF THE EXISTING 3'X 19' 6" BALCONY AT 3RD FLOOR OF DUPLEX (LESS THAN 50% REPAIR)

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