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578-582 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2695013 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 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 578-582 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
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 built1900
Total area3,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2695013
Ownership

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

Owner name
G A M E Development Llc
Mailing address
1 Paddington Court Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
101216

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580 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
582 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
578 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 578-582 Castro Street, owned by G A M E Development LLC, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units plus ground-floor retail space. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with major renovations completed between 2013-2014 including comprehensive electrical rewiring (installing 40 lights, smoke detectors, and kitchen appliances), plumbing updates (including bathroom and kitchen remodels), and HVAC improvements (new furnace installation). In 2020, a compliant rear staircase was installed, replacing a previous non-compliant structure at a cost of $15,000. More recent modifications include accessibility improvements in 2023 and various signage and aesthetic updates from 2016-2018.

The building's historical records show one notable complaint from 2005 regarding an allegedly unauthorized apartment installation above a retail space, though this complaint was promptly abated. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved exterior maintenance and compliance updates, with no recorded safety violations or significant resident complaints in recent years. The surrounding area has experienced some encampment-related issues in 2024, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, though these were primarily street and sidewalk maintenance concerns rather than directly related to the building itself. The property has undergone proper commercial use process for its retail space, with records showing appropriate permits for retail signage and awning installations, and no recorded violations for unauthorized commercial uses.

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Risk rating

How 578-582 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
35th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 831 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.3%
Moderate concern 30.1%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

578-582 Castro St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Project Nov 13
Historic Landmark Designation (DES)
Under Review
Planning RecordNov 04
Historic Landmark Designation (DES)

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