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584 Castro St

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

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 584 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.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2695013A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wells Fargo Bank, Na-agt Po Box 63939 San Francisco CA 94163
Last sale
071114

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 584 Castro Street, constructed in 1900, features a retail space and is licensed for four units or less. The property has undergone several significant renovations over its lifetime, with the most recent major work occurring in 2011, including a $20,000 kitchen remodel on the second floor that involved plumbing and electrical work. A notable maintenance issue occurred in 2004 when rot repairs were required for the front stairs, costing $7,500. The building's roof was replaced in 1995, and between 1987 and 1990, multiple improvements were completed, including bathroom renovations, installation of a sliding door, and the addition of a metal stud wall.

The property currently faces an active building violation from November 2022 regarding an unpermitted sign installation, with associated monthly monitoring fees. This violation followed a specific complaint about unauthorized signage for Sotheby's. While there has been one occurring issue in the vicinity of the building reported through 311 services in December 2024, regarding a homeless encampment, this was documented as "Closed Unable to Locate." Historical records show the property underwent a conversion to mixed-use (commercial and residential) in the C-2 district, and it was previously listed in the Legacy Business Registry as Martel Industries DBA PO Plus. A fire complaint from April 2017 was investigated and found to have no merit.

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Risk rating

How 584 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
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.7%
Moderate concern 48.4%
Severe concern 14.9%
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

584 Castro St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 29
Does 584 castro street have construction permits for their noise creating construction for hours today? (311 sr 101004146592)
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