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461-463 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3582062 5 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 461-463 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 1906
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CASTRO
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3582062
Ownership

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

Owner name
461-463 Castro Street Llc
Mailing address
Tam Ding Yun 111 Sunhaven Rd Danville CA 94506
Last sale
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463 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
461 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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AI summary

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 461-463 Castro Street, owned by 461-463 Castro Street LLC, is a three-story structure built in 1906 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent work occurring in 2024, including bathroom framing repairs due to dry rot and bathtub/shower valve reinstallation, both completed in June 2024. The building has experienced some history of structural and safety concerns, with a routine 2001 inspection revealing issues that required repairs to stairs and exterior door self-closing devices, though these violations were promptly abated within three weeks. More recent maintenance patterns indicate attention to building upkeep, including a reroofing project completed in 1988 and various plumbing and structural repairs.

The commercial space associated with the building has seen changes and issues, including multiple reports of vacancy in 2019-2020 and a 2019 attempted change of use from retail to limited restaurant (which was later withdrawn). Several fire safety complaints were recorded between 2009 and 2018, including concerns about blocked exits, combustible materials, and hood service maintenance, all of which were promptly corrected. A significant gas leak incident was recorded at the address, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has experienced recent challenges with exterior maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 reporting graffiti, encampments, and debris issues on or near the property, though most of these cases were resolved promptly. A notable regulatory issue occurred regarding the commercial space operating as General Entertainment and General Office (co-working) uses instead of the permitted Limited Restaurant use, though this was subsequently addressed through the planning process.

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Risk rating

How 461-463 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
24th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 971 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.8%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 16.5%
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

461-463 Castro St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Aug 14
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
Plumbing PermitJun 21
461 b: properly reinstallation of bath tu and shower valve only.

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