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1224-1226 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2831003 2 units · 2 fl · 1933

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1224-1226 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 1933
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1933
Total area1,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2831003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Grinfelds Investments Lp
Mailing address
3800 21st St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
071012

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1224 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1226 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1224-1226 Castro Street in Noe Valley, constructed in 1933 and currently owned by Grinfelds Investments LP, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past few decades. The most recent major work was completed in 2019 when all four water heaters were relocated. The property has seen consistent roofing maintenance, with work performed in 2014 (costing $7,200) and previously in 1994. A substantial foundation replacement project estimated at $40,000 was proposed in 2004 but was ultimately cancelled. Other historical improvements include rear stairs reconstruction in 1987 and interior repairs in 1994 addressing electrical, plumbing, and bathroom issues.

The building has experienced some fire safety incidents, with two smoke detector activations recorded in January and February of 2015, though no actual fires occurred and no injuries were reported. There were also two fire alarm system complaints in early 2015, both of which were resolved. More recently, there has been a persistent pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking and sidewalk parking from March to December 2023, including several incidents where enforcement officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. Additional maintenance concerns include an open request from July 2023 regarding an overgrown tree. The building's location has experienced typical urban neighborhood challenges, as evidenced by recent 311 calls for street cleaning and a resolved encampment situation in 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 1224-1226 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
61th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 733 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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1224-1226 Castro St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 23
Garbage and debris
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