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315 Castro St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3562020 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Duboce Triangle
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 315 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3562020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kathleen J Purcell Revoc Lv
Mailing address
315 1/2 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120198

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Included addresses

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315 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
315 A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 315 Castro St, located in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1900. Most notably, in early 2024, the property completed comprehensive electrical system upgrades, including the removal of all knob-and-tube wiring, with the installation of new panels and 200-amp service. Prior to this, the building received substantial maintenance and improvements, including foundation work in 2010 (33-foot replacement and additional sister wall work), water damage repairs to hallways and bathrooms, and the installation of vinyl windows and siding. The plumbing system has also seen considerable attention, with the installation of gas fireplaces in 2016, gas line extensions, and various bathroom and sewer line repairs.

Recent maintenance history reveals some ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly concerning water systems, with a plumbing issue reported in January 2024. The building experienced two significant sewer backup incidents in April 2022, which were resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. While there have been several 311 calls for various issues in the vicinity, including graffiti, parking concerns, and street cleaning matters, these are primarily external to the building itself. A fire safety complaint regarding blocked exits was reported and resolved in October 2013. The property's maintenance record indicates regular upkeep and modernization efforts, though the recent plumbing issue suggests some ongoing infrastructure needs.

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Risk rating

How 315 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
84th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.4%
Moderate concern 11.0%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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The story over time

315 Castro St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 15
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$24,000 · Complete

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