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588 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2695015 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 588 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 1902
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 1902
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 built1902
Total area1,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2695015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
588 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 588 Castro Street, owned by Barbara Moeller Dimas, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1902 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a complete reroofing project in 2017 costing $18,000, and a window and door replacement project in 2016 worth $19,500, which involved installing wood sash double-hung windows and entry doors with improved energy efficiency ratings. A building complaint was filed in 2009 regarding unpermitted renovation work at the rear of the building involving a cement slab installation, though this issue was promptly addressed.

In 2024, the property has been primarily affected by external environmental factors, with numerous reports of garbage and debris on the surrounding streets and sidewalks between June and December 2024, including incidents involving human waste/urine, loose garbage, and abandoned furniture. These issues have generally been resolved through street cleaning services. There have also been three recorded water-related incidents responded to by the fire department, though none resulted in civilian injuries. The most recent infrastructure issue, a pavement defect, was resolved in June 2024. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of major systems, with no documented code violations or safety concerns directly affecting the residential units.

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Risk rating

How 588 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
60thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 511 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
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

588 Castro St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 28
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