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614 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2696003 3 units · 2 fl · 1940

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 614 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 1940
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1940
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
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area4,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2696003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Trustees, Declaration Of Tr 614 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
June 26, 1987

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 614 Castro Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, containing three units and owned by Michael W. Vanni and Gayle Ing. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major works including a window replacement project in 2013 ($15,000) involving the installation of aluminum-clad windows with rescue window requirements, and the replacement of three roof-mounted air conditioning units in 2014. Earlier improvements included a sewer repair in 2010, window replacements at the rear in 2007, and more substantial renovations in 2000 including the addition of a new stairway between floors and remodeling of both the top and first-floor units, which collectively cost $75,000.

The building's history shows good maintenance practice, with most permits being completed successfully, though several permit renewal applications were filed in 2002-2003 that were not finalized until 2003. There was one building violation in 2001 related to fire extinguisher maintenance that was promptly addressed within 18 days, and a complaint about unauthorized repairs in unit #3 which was resolved within two weeks. The property has experienced some neighborhood issues typical of the area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018-2020 primarily concerning noise complaints and encampment reports in the surroundings. Planning records indicate a proposal to merge three dwelling units into two, though this remains marked as "Staff Initiated" without completion status.

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Risk rating

How 614 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

614 Castro St event timeline

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