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667-671 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3602065 7 units · 4 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 667-671 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
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1906
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors4
Year built1906
Total area7,795 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3602065
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Hawthorne Stone 1704 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Included addresses

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671 A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
667 B Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
671 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
669 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
667 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
667 A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
669 A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 667-671 Castro Street, owned by Castro 667 LLC, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone significant seismic safety improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2020, including new plywood shear walls and foundations, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has seen several major improvements, including the addition of an accessory dwelling unit in 2018 valued at $214,000, and a reroofing project currently permitted for $14,800 in 2024. However, the building's history includes several concerning tenant experience issues between 2020-2021, including complaints about construction noise during the COVID-19 pandemic, which allegedly violated emergency ordinances, and a brief period in 2006 when multiple Housing Code violations were documented, including issues with egress obstruction, stairs, water heaters, rodent infestation, and fire safety concerns - all of which were abated by October 2006.

In 2023, there was a fire complaint regarding blocked exits, though this was determined to have "No Merit." The building's fire safety systems have been tested in recent years, with three documented incidents (smoke detector activation, carbon monoxide detector activation, and smoke removal) recorded, none resulting in civilian injuries. The property has maintained compliance with its soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving a "Work Complete, CFC Issued" status. Recent maintenance includes regular response to street cleaning needs and addressing encampment reports in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. The permit history and inspection records suggest ongoing investment in building improvements and compliance with safety regulations, though periodic tenant complaints indicate some challenges with construction management and property maintenance over the years.

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Risk rating

How 667-671 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1214 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

667-671 Castro St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Jul 30
Reroofing
$14,800 · Complete

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