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549-551 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583065 3 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 549-551 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 1905
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,658 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583065
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dagovitz 2005 Trust
Mailing address
Dagovitz Melvin & Angela Tr 1527 Fifth Ave San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
092618

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551 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
549 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 549-551 Castro Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by the Dagovitz 2005 Trust. The building underwent significant improvements and maintenance between 2014 and 2019, including the establishment of Philz Coffee in 2015 with comprehensive renovations ($250,000) and subsequent utility upgrades, a complete reroofing in 2019 ($32,000), and substantial residential unit renovations in 2017 ($92,000) featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels. The infrastructure improvements during this period included new plumbing installations throughout, HVAC system upgrades, and electrical system enhancements including a 250-amp 3-phase meter installation for retail use.

Recent activity at the property has been concentrated on addressing exterior maintenance and urban challenges, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to street cleanliness, graffiti, and encampments in the vicinity. A notable environmental health complaint was recorded in October 2023, though this was transferred to the Department of Public Health for review. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of both residential and commercial spaces, with no documented structural or safety issues. The building's commercial portion has been operating as a limited restaurant (Philz Coffee) since 2015, following the appropriate Conditional Use permit approval process. Recent street space permits in 2017 suggest ongoing attention to public right-of-way management, though these were issued at minimal cost and may relate to routine maintenance or temporary use.

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Risk rating

How 549-551 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
25th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 57.0%
Moderate concern 32.6%
Severe concern 10.4%
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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549-551 Castro St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 12
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