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734-736 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2752012 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 734-736 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
RH2
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 area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2752012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jbsl 2014 Revoc Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Berthoux Benoit & Assous Jo 736-736 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
032415

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736 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
734 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 734-736 Castro Street, owned by Jbsl 2014 Revoc Lvg Tr, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in July 2024, the property completed a $30,000 kitchen remodel that included both electrical and plumbing updates. In terms of window improvements, the building has seen consistent updates, with eight windows replaced on the top floors in 2015 and four windows on the bottom floor in 2017, both using Marvin aluminum clad wood double-hung windows. The property underwent major system upgrades in 2006-2009, including a comprehensive electrical service upgrade with 200-amp panel and new circuits, installation of a gas furnace with ducting, and plumbing improvements including a new cleanout and house trap installation in 2014.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, with multiple permit renewals and successful completion of various improvement projects. A notable cluster of violations was recorded in November 2002, addressing stair repairs, fire extinguisher requirements, and the need for proper building permits; however, all these violations were promptly abated by March 2003. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior issues such as sidewalk parking and street cleaning matters, with no serious building safety concerns reported in recent years. The property has maintained active compliance with housing codes since the early 2000s, with all recent major improvements being properly permitted and completed.

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Risk rating

How 734-736 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
26th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 946 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.2%
Moderate concern 23.7%
Severe concern 21.0%
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

734-736 Castro St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jul 18
Remodel one existing kitchen (like for like) no wall removal.
$30,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 18
Kitchen remodel

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