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700 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2752035 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 700 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 1927
2 or more units
12 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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area7,665 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2752035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2300 Bridgeway Blvd Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 700 Castro Street, owned by Stephen and Pamela Pasquan, was constructed in 1927 and is currently in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3, CFC issued) and the addition of one ADU per Ordinance 162-16 (currently on hold). In 2017, the building underwent garage improvements, including the replacement of nine garage doors at a cost of $18,000, though this work started without proper permits and resulted in a violation that was later resolved. The building has an active complaint (as of November 2022) regarding common area compliance affidavits, and historically had a cluster of violations in 2002-2004 related to fire safety issues that were successfully abated, including problems with fire proofing, self-closing doors, smoke enclosure doors, stairs, and roof deck conditions.

The property has maintained a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrades, including multiple unit-specific kitchen remodels (Units #2, #4, #9, and #4), electrical and plumbing improvements, and various structural repairs. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 and 2007 showed no significant issues (with the 2024 complaint being labeled as having "No Merit"). The building's management has generally responded appropriately to violations and complaints, as evidenced by the resolution of the 2017 garage door permit issue and the completion of required retrofitting work. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned street-level issues such as illegal postings and garbage debris, which were addressed by city services but are more indicative of the neighborhood's external environment rather than internal building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 700 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
10thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1150 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

700 Castro St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 25
Replacement of the fire alarm system to meet sf/ca code interpretation 1103.6.71 and add lf horns in units and wireless monitor
$50,000 · Issued
Building PermitApr 04
Reroof - no hot work

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