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742 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2752015 4 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 742 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 1895
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2752015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yuko Hayashi Revocalb Lvg T
Mailing address
742 Castro St Apt B San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
050710

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 742 Castro Street, owned by Yuko Hayashi Revocable Living Trust, has undergone several significant structural and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1895. Most recently, in 2024, the building received both a re-roofing project valued at $15,800 and a house trap replacement, continuing a pattern of essential infrastructure maintenance that has included multiple plumbing upgrades such as a new catch basin for footing drain in 2022 and comprehensive sewer line and trap replacements in 2015. One of the more critical structural interventions occurred in 2021 with a $60,000 partial foundation repair, followed by an attempted additional foundation work in 2023 at the north property line, though this permit was withdrawn.

The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, particularly evident in the period from 2002-2003 when multiple violations were documented and subsequently resolved through various repairs and upgrades. These included improvements to the fire escape system, stairs, handrails, and electrical components, all of which were officially abated by May 2023. While the building has experienced various maintenance needs over the years, including termite treatment in 1989 and bathroom floor repairs in 1988, recent years have shown a focused attention on infrastructure improvements. Outside the building itself, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding tree maintenance and parking issues in the vicinity, including three sidewalk parking violations in 2023, though these are neighborhood rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 742 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
59th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 524 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.1%
Moderate concern 23.2%
Severe concern 10.6%
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

742 Castro St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 20
Remove approx 100sqft of stucco and repair dryrot and replace with new 7/8th stucco 3 ply. front facing the street.
$9,000 · Complete
Planning RecordMay 20
REMOVE APPROX 100SQFT OF STUCCO AND REPAIR DRYROT AND REPLACE WITH NEW STUCCO. FRONT FACING THE STREET.

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