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563-565 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583062 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 563-565 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 area2,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583062
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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563 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
565 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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AI summary

The property at 563-565 Castro Street is a two-unit, two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, currently owned by 563-575 Castro LLC. The building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2009 when the ground floor was converted into a nail spa (business name: Hand Job Nails & Spa) including the installation of new rooms, hand sinks, and associated plumbing and electrical work at a cost of approximately $33,000. Other notable improvements include reroofing work in 2008 ($18,250), back stairs dry rot repair in 2003 ($2,800), and various electrical improvements in 2009 including the installation of light fixtures and outlets.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, particularly with dry rot repairs being addressed in both 1996 and 2003. Recent concerns include an active housing inspection complaint filed in September 2024 regarding an outdoor dryer on the back porch, and multiple exterior maintenance-related 311 calls in 2024 concerning graffiti, building exterior maintenance, and garbage. The property has also experienced various street-related issues in recent months, including damaged poles and illegal postings, all of which have been resolved through appropriate city channels. Planning records indicate the property has received approval for massage use within the existing personal service establishment, which is consistent with its current operation as a nail spa with additional services.

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Risk rating

How 563-565 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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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.4%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 8.2%
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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563-565 Castro St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Sep 30
There's an outdoor dryer in the back porch.
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