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1238-1244 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2831004A 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 1238-1244 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 1925
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
24NOE
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 built1925
Total area3,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2831004A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Survivors Trust
Mailing address
Joel Panzer, Trustee 354 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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1240 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1238 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1242 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1244 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 1238-1244 Castro Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Survivors Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2018-2019 when the first floor office space was remodeled and a fire sprinkler system was installed, costing over $160,000. Major systems upgrades included an electrical service upgrade to 200A with 5 meters completed in 2018, replacement of electrical panels, and the installation of washer/dryer hookups in 2020. The building has had recurring issues with alarm systems, with violations noted in 2024 and previous years, though most have been promptly corrected. Historical compliance issues from 2005 included multiple fire safety violations, all of which have since been resolved.

The property has received regular maintenance attention, including accessibility improvements in 2011, window replacements in 2010, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. A dryrot repair to the back stairs was completed in 2015, addressing safety concerns. The building's recent history (2024-2023) shows ongoing neighborhood challenges with encampments and garbage on the surrounding street and sidewalks, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. There was one water-related incident involving the main between September and October 2024. The property has undergone routine housing inspections, with no active violations as of the most recent records.

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Risk rating

How 1238-1244 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
33th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1259 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.8%
Moderate concern 26.6%
Severe concern 21.6%
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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1238-1244 Castro St event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit May 01
Pipe and wire to a washer/dryer
Complete
Electrical PermitJan 24
Add a 2 pole dryer outlet and a washer outlet in exposed pipe

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