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462-464 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2647010 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 462-464 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,441 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2647010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ruth H Ferguson Survivors T
Mailing address
Eche Janet Ruth Ttee 13238 Orange Blossom Rd Oakdale CA 95361
Last sale
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462 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
464 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 462-464 Castro Street, constructed in 1906 and containing three residential units with ground-floor retail space, has experienced several significant events and ongoing maintenance issues over the past 15 years. Most recently, in October 2023, there were complaints about unsafe work practices including dry scraping and paint debris falling onto the sidewalk, and in April 2024, reports were made about unauthorized interior work continuing into the evenings, disrupting neighboring residents. The building has a history of permit-related issues, particularly in 2010 when multiple Notices of Violation were issued regarding expired permits related to life safety requirements, though these violations were eventually abated in 2014. There was also a notable incident in 2015 involving a potentially hazardous exterior sign at "Cafe Mystique" with a detached support cable, which was not properly addressed at the time.

The property's maintenance and improvement history includes various building and safety upgrades between 2008-2013, such as the installation of a fire suppression system for the restaurant, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements including the installation of a hand wash sink. However, there have been recurring issues with compliance and permit follow-through, as evidenced by multiple expired permits and violations. More recently, from late 2024, there have been several calls regarding encampments and garbage issues in the vicinity of the property, which while not directly related to the building's condition, may impact the overall environment. The building's fire complaint history shows various issues between 2014-2023, including concerns about Shared Spaces operations and unpermitted activities, though most were resolved with conditions corrected.

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Risk rating

How 462-464 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
14th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1099 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.9%
Moderate concern 47.8%
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

462-464 Castro St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jun 17
Shared Spaces
Violation Issued
Building PermitJun 03
Replace the damage exterior framing and tiles and fix window in-kind, all due to vehicle running into building.

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