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744 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

5
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
12
311 Calls
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

58
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 58% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The two-unit residential building at 744 Castro Street, owned by Winston Symonds, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1896 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most concerning incidents occurring in 2016-2017, including multiple complaints about hazardous wiring, plumbing problems, mold, and structural concerns.

Specific interventions during this period included electrical repairs to correct exposed wiring, plumbing repairs to address sewer issues, and the installation of drywall in response to complaints. More recent improvements to the property include the installation of a 3.1 kW solar PV system in 2008 and various maintenance works such as reroofing (2008) and kitchen renovations (2005 including cabinet and window replacements).

The building has a notable history of violations and complaints, particularly a cluster of issues in 2000 related to water damage, deck repairs, and lead paint concerns, which were abated within two months. Since 2018, there have been multiple reports of parking enforcement issues near the property, with recent incidents primarily involving sidewalk parking violations. While many of the original building issues have been addressed through permits and repairs, including a new furnace installation in 2007 and multiple roofing projects (1994, 2008), the property's maintenance history indicates periods of significant upkeep requirements, particularly regarding electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1896
Total area 2266 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class F - Flats & Duplex
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Key Building Statistics

5
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
15
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
12
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
0
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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744 Castro St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Symonds Winston744 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114

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744 Castro St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 744 Castro St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-06-23 16:14:48+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchparking_on_sidewalkNone Closed
2025-04-20 14:50:16+00:00 Illegal Postings PW - Street and Environmental Servicesaffixed_improperlyNone Closed
2023-12-30 13:39:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueParking_on_SidewalktxtColor - txtModel - 2hva911 Closed
2023-11-29 09:13:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueParking_on_SidewalkBlocked Driveway or Illegal Parking Closed
2023-09-26 09:11:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueParking_on_SidewalkBlocked Driveway or Illegal Parking Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2017-05-19 00:00:00+00:002017-06-19 00:00:00+00:00Plumbing Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 18-may-17; time last observed: 12:30pm; identity of person performing the work: drew h.; exact location: garage; building type: residence/dwelling exposed wiring; plumbing leak; mold; ; additional information: sewage leaking from busted wall near driveway; Not Active View on DBI
2016-11-14 00:00:00+00:002016-11-17 00:00:00+00:00Electrical Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 12-nov-16; time last observed: 2009; floor: 3; unit: 2; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; electrical inoperative; fire safety/fire escape; illegal unit; Not Active View on DBI
2016-08-04 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 03-aug-16; time last observed: today; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; mold; work w/o permit; structural problems; ; additional information: this is an emergency!!! i need someone out here asap; Not Active View on DBI
2016-07-26 00:00:00+00:002016-09-23 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 25-jul-16; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling hazardous outlet wiring; gas leak; mold; structural problems; ; additional information: 2; Not Active View on DBI
2016-07-25 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 25-jul-16; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling hazardous outlet wiring; gas leak; mold; structural problems; ; additional information: 2; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

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Building Permits

Permit records for 744 Castro St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

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