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568-570 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3623021 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 568-570 Alvarado 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 1908
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.

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 1908
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,756 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3623021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael Z Castleman 568 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
091912

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568 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
570 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 568-570 Alvarado St in Noe Valley, built in 1908, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decades, with particular attention to modernization in recent years. The property has seen substantial investment in sustainability and modern utilities, with the most recent major installation being a comprehensive solar power system in 2021 (including two PowerPods, a 225-amp subpanel, and a 100-amp Generac autotransfer switch), following earlier solar preparations in 2009. The building has received substantial interior improvements, including a 2018 renovation of kitchen and bathroom fixtures valued at $25,000, which involved new cabinets, sink, shower, vanity, and toilet installations. The property has also maintained its structural integrity through various seismic upgrades in the early 1990s, including foundation bolting and plywood wall improvements.

Recent records indicate some maintenance issues, particularly with the building's sewer system, as evidenced by two sewage backup incidents in 2020 that required attention from the PUC Sewer Operations. The property management has responded to various external maintenance needs, including tree management (with one mature tree noted as potentially in decline in late 2022) and multiple instances of parking enforcement required for sidewalk and driveway obstructions. While most internal systems and structural elements appear well-maintained through regular upgrades and improvements, the building's history shows consistent attention to safety and modernization, with particular focus on seismic stability, electrical systems, and plumbing updates. The most recent significant improvements have focused on sustainability, with solar power installations and energy-efficient systems being the major focus of recent renovations.

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Risk rating

How 568-570 Alvarado 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
57th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 808 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.2%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 7.3%
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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568-570 Alvarado St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 16
Solar permit: installing 10 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.1 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n | new 4.1 kw pv and convert existing pv to enphase
$19,290 · Issued

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