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572-574 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2695012 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 572-574 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
2 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2695012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
572 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
July 19, 2017

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574 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
572 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 572-574 Castro Street is a 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Cochinwala LLC and containing one residential unit and commercial space. The building has undergone significant improvements and changes over the past decade, with the most recent major work focusing on legalizing an unpermitted awning as of early 2024 under the awning amnesty program, which was previously the subject of a building violation issued in late 2022. Between 2021-2022, substantial renovations were completed including bathroom updates, installation of a mini-split HVAC system, and safety upgrades such as new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The property has maintained active compliance with health and safety regulations, though it experienced several building complaints in the 2000s regarding unpermitted work, including rear stair repairs in 2003 and unauthorized remodeling in 2005, all of which were subsequently resolved.

Recent infrastructure work includes multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, notably a kitchen remodel in 2017-2018, bathroom improvements in 2022, and sewer main line repairs completed in 2014. The building has a history of fire safety violations from 2008 related to non-conforming doors, decorative materials, exit pathways, and electrical concerns, but these have been resolved. The property also has undergone periodic commercial use verification, confirming its status as a store with residential units above, and has maintained valid limited restaurant permits. Tenant rights records show one buyout occurred in 2017 for $41,225. Recent neighborhood issues reported through 311 calls primarily concern street conditions and encampments, which are typical for the area and not directly related to the building's conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 572-574 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

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
83rdpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 217 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

572-574 Castro St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 22
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestJun 18
311 service request

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