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808 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2770034 2 units · 2 fl · 1969

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 808 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 1969
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1969
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1969
Total area2,844 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2770034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Amore Realty 3001 Laguna St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 808 Castro Street, owned by Charette Trust - Survivors, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 1969. Most notably, there is an active building complaint from March 2023 regarding persistent water leakage from the garage, creating potential health and safety concerns. This follows a series of related plumbing and drainage issues, with a garage floor drain replacement in 2017 and multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding drainage and catch basin maintenance. The property has a documented history of rodent infestations, with complaints filed in 2017 and 2018, and experienced safety violations in 2017 that required remediation, including installation of guardrails and handrails for a rear deck, provision of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and removal of excessive garage storage. Previous improvements to the property include the installation of 11 fiberglass windows in 2014, though several permits from the 1980s and 1990s are marked as expired, including those for bathroom substructure repairs and reroofing work. The building's recent history (2023-2024) shows multiple 311 calls related to the surrounding area, primarily concerning parking issues and street cleaning needs, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 808 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
7thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
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

808 Castro St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 23
Date last observed: 20-jun-25; time last observed: 1:20pm; floor: 3; unit: 810; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: mold in a bedroom and bathroom area;
Housing Inspection Services
Plumbing PermitMay 28
Work category: 1p; install exterior surface water drain drain at front of left corner of garage door

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