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707 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3603074 3 units · 2 fl · 1980

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 707 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 1980
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1980
Total area3,441 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3603074
Ownership

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

Owner name
Raymond J & Penelope D Depa
Mailing address
701 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 707 Castro Street, owned by Raymond J & Penelope D Depa, has been standing since 1980 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property's maintenance record shows several significant events, most notably a central alarm system violation addressed in early 2011, which was promptly abated within one month. The building has undergone some infrastructure improvements, including a reroofing project in 2000 costing $13,875 (permit expired) and a city trap replacement in 2019. Additional improvements include the installation of gas lines to fireplaces 2 and 3 in 2008.

Recent records show multiple 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk conditions around the property between 2023 and 2024, including incidents of overflowing city garbage cans, hazardous materials (glass), garbage and debris (including human waste), and parking violations. While these external issues don't directly reflect on the building's condition, they may affect the immediate environment experienced by residents. The property's inspection history shows routine inspections were conducted and resolved in 2000, 2007, and 2011, with no outstanding violations currently on record. The most recent building-related activity appears to be the completed plumbing work from 2019, indicating ongoing maintenance attention to the property's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 707 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
50th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.2%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 13.4%
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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The story over time

707 Castro St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Feb 24
Release of NSR B113193
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