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807-809 Castro St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3622078 2 units · 3 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 807-809 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
RH2
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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,104 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3622078
Ownership

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

Owner name
Berkeley-Storch Fmly Revoc
Mailing address
Berkeley Barbara & Storch W 807 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
110411

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807 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
809 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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AI summary

The property at 807-809 Castro Street is a 3-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Berkeley-storch Family Revocable Trust. The building has undergone consistent maintenance and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent significant updates including a $40,000 reroofing project completed in 2023 and the installation of a residential solar system with 11 PV modules (4.675 kW) in 2023. The property has seen substantial interior improvements, including a major kitchen remodel on the second floor and bathroom addition on the third floor in 2008 ($125,000), followed by various updates in subsequent years including window replacements, bathroom renovations, and electrical upgrades. The building's infrastructure has been modernized with the replacement of two furnaces in 2017 and the installation of new plumbing fixtures and lighting in 2016.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and parking-related issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between January and October 2024, though these were typically resolved by parking enforcement. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with windows, roofs, and other major systems being addressed systematically. The solar installation in 2023 represents a significant sustainability upgrade to the property's infrastructure. Planning records indicate proper permitting and inspection processes have been followed for major improvements, including the recent window replacements which received approval to match existing design. The property's maintenance history suggests active management with regular updates to both building systems and living spaces, maintaining compliance with local building codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 807-809 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
95th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 64 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.2%
Moderate concern 7.4%
Severe concern 2.3%
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

807-809 Castro St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Apr 17
Plan #5591. residential solar permit: install 11 pv modules, 425 watts per module. 4.675 (dc) kw system.
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 10
Infrastructure/stanchion permit for future roofmounted pv solar system including 1 new subpanel

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