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430-432 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2647003 11 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 430-432 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 1909
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CASTRO
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 1909
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area7,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2647003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Real Property Management 1234 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120616

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432 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
430 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story apartment building at 430-432 Castro Street, owned by 430 Castro Street LLC, has undergone numerous renovations since its 1909 construction, with significant activity concentrated between 2018-2022. The property experienced serious maintenance and safety issues in 2018-2019, including multiple building violations related to fire safety, egress obstruction, and various appliance problems. These violations were documented in complaint #201869731 and required multiple notifications and corrections, including repairs to fire extinguisher storage, windows, doors, and plumbing systems. The building has had several renovation projects, particularly focusing on unit upgrades between 2018-2022, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 2, 3, and 4, with associated plumbing and electrical work.

Recent issues show some continuing concerns about building systems and safety equipment, with a fire alarm system violation issued in August 2024. Previous fire safety inspections in 2022 also revealed concerns with extinguishers and street numbering, though these conditions were subsequently corrected. The building has experienced multiple alarm system malfunctions and two documented gas leak incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent complaints from May 2023 regarding common areas remain active, suggesting ongoing maintenance or safety concerns. Infrastructure improvements have been documented, including window replacement and electrical system upgrades, along with compliance work to address various notices of violation. The property's history shows a pattern of addressing violations and completing improvements, though some recent complaints indicate that not all issues have been fully resolved.

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Risk rating

How 430-432 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
13th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1112 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.2%
Moderate concern 35.5%
Severe concern 16.3%
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

430-432 Castro St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Sep 09
The bathroom floor in the lockable sit down bathroom is weak and may collapse. the floor gives a lot and seems to lack support, or the floor supports are damaged or something. potential hazard and collapse. check it out.this is inside the 440 bar at 440 castro st.
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