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489-491 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Complaints
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Fire Incidents
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311 Calls
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Permits

Risk Assessment

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High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 32% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The property at 489-491 Castro Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with retail space, constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Castro Center Holdings LLC. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the years, with the most recent work including the installation of an accessible business entrance program in March 2024 and renewal of the electrical subpanel in May 2024.

Historical maintenance records show completed projects such as reroofing in 2005, water damage repairs to skylights in 1995, and various interior renovations in the 1980s. The building has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and violations between 2018 and 2024, including issues related to sleeping area requirements, shared spaces, and electrical systems, though most of these violations have been corrected or were found to have no merit.

There have been several fire safety incidents recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from late 2024/early 2025 primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti removal and encampment responses, rather than building safety concerns. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and prompt attention to safety violations, with recent improvements focusing on accessibility and electrical infrastructure.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 2
Year built 1911
Total area 0 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class FS - Flat & Store 4 units or less
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Key Building Statistics

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Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
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Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
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Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
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DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
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311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
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Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
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Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 491 Castro St, San Francisco CA 94114
  • 489 Castro St, San Francisco CA 94114

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489-491 Castro St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Castro Center Holdings Llc44 Montgomery St Ste 1288 San Francisco CA 94104

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489-491 Castro St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
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Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 489-491 Castro St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-31 20:06:53+00:00 General Request Healthy Streets Operation Center - Individualhomelessness_and_supportive_housinghousing_homeless request_for_service Closed
2025-07-29 11:33:13+00:00 Tree Maintenance PW - Urban Forestrydamaged_treefallen_tree Open
2025-07-27 08:20:47+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation Center - IndividualencampmentNone Closed
2025-07-23 07:47:51+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation Center - IndividualencampmentNone Closed
2025-07-23 07:47:47+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation Center - IndividualencampmentNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2001-10-05 00:00:00+00:002001-10-09 00:00:00+00:00Building Inspection DivisionRecently installed in top unit is unsafe (shaky). Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-11-21T00:00:00.000Z4092 - 4096 18th Stsleeping area requirements open
2018-07-09T00:00:00.000Z4092 - 4096 18th Sthazard materials/store in approved manner abated
2018-07-09T00:00:00.000Z4092 - 4096 18th Stelectrical / hazards abated
2018-07-09T00:00:00.000Z4092 - 4096 18th Stpenetrations / opening protectives abated
2018-07-09T00:00:00.000Z4092 - 4096 18th Sthazard / identification signs abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2019-05-03 00:00:00+00:00733 Smoke detector activation due to malfunctionNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 489-491 Castro St.

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Electrical Permits

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

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