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573-575 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583061 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 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 573-575 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
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583061
Ownership

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

Owner name
563-575 Castro Llc
Mailing address
2501 Mission St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
080717

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575 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
573 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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AI summary

The two-unit building at 573-575 Castro Street, owned by 563-575 Castro LLC, is a 2-story flat and store structure built in 1900, currently situated in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues regarding its historic storefront, most notably in 2018 when an unauthorized removal of a historic storefront projecting element led to enforcement action (ENF# 2018-017359). This violation was ultimately resolved through a permitted reconstruction project in 2019, which carefully restored the storefront to match its original dimensions, profile, material, and finish, including the installation of metal fascia consistent with the International Style historic storefront.

The building has seen recent electrical upgrades, with mechanical work permitted in January 2025 and the installation of eight lights completed in April 2023. Historical records show various awning-related projects throughout the years, with some permits being cancelled or withdrawn, including multiple attempts to install new awnings and signage between 2008 and 2018. The property has experienced a number of maintenance and safety-related incidents in the surrounding area, as documented in 311 calls from 2022-2024, including issues with sidewalk obstruction, graffiti, and waste management. Most recently, there were two sanitation-related incidents in October 2024. The building's status as a potential landmark (#227 Castro Camera) has required special attention to historic preservation compliance, with various enforcement actions and permits related to unauthorized signage and storefront modifications. The property currently has an active electrical permit for mechanical upgrades issued in January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 573-575 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
51th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 626 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.0%
Moderate concern 19.4%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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The story over time

573-575 Castro St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Jan 13
Mechanical upgrade
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