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1115 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3655027 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1115 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 area2,666 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3655027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ford Thomas L & Sally E
Mailing address
1115 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
092117

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1115 Castro Street in Noe Valley, owned by Thomas and Sally Ford, was constructed in 1900 and contains two units. The building has undergone several significant structural improvements over the years, with particular attention to maintenance and upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the property has had two termite remediation projects (2017 and 2018), and major infrastructure upgrades including a new sewer line installation in 2013, a water service meter upgrade in 2009, and the installation of 11 roof-mounted solar panels in 2008. The building's seismic safety was addressed in 1999 with the installation of fire shear walls and anchor bolts at the garage level, and other structural improvements include the installation of a 32-foot steel beam in 2002 and substantial rot repairs and stair replacement in 2003.

More recent activity at the property includes a complaint in March 2022 regarding weekend construction noise, though this was quickly addressed within one day. The building has experienced recurring issues with driveway access, particularly between late 2022 and 2024, with multiple parking enforcement calls regarding blocked driveways. These incidents were generally resolved through citations or warning notices, though there were some instances where vehicles could not be located for enforcement. In 2021, there was a resolved issue with a lifted sidewalk section, which required follow-up inspection and permit application. The property has maintained a generally responsible approach to infrastructure maintenance, as evidenced by the completion of numerous building permits over the years, focusing on both preventive maintenance (such as termite remediation) and modernization (including solar panel installation and electric vehicle charging infrastructure).

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Risk rating

How 1115 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
9th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1710 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.9%
Moderate concern 36.2%
Severe concern 25.9%
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

1115 Castro St event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Mar 14
Castro between elisabeth and 23rd location is 1115 castro --- caller is reporting there is loud construction on the week end that is disturbing the neighborhood. (311 sr 15088901)
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