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1101-1103 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3655032 4 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 1.2
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1101-1103 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 1912
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area4,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3655032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hunt Revocable Trust The
Mailing address
Richard J & Peggy A Hunt 870 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1103 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1101 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 1101-1103 Castro Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912 in Noe Valley, currently owned by the Hunt Revocable Trust. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades, with the most recent active complaints filed in May 2024 noting problems with stairs, plumbing fixtures, and appliance functionality. A significant repair project was undertaken in July 2024, involving stair and dry rot repairs to address violations from the 2024 complaint. Previous maintenance history includes a 2018 plumbing permit for capping multiple utility lines, and notable violations from 2001 (completed in 2002) related to stairs, fire safety, and security requirements, which were resolved.

The building's history shows recurring maintenance challenges, with a documented pattern of issues related to stairs, plumbing systems, and general building upkeep. In 2014, there were multiple concerns reported about drafts, electrical systems, and safety practices. A 2015 complaint reported black mold in common areas and safety concerns with electrical decorations. More recent concerns have included issues with doors, plumbing fixtures, and various building systems that remain active as of 2024. The property has also experienced some environmental maintenance issues, with recent graffiti incidents reported in 2024, and periodic general cleaning needs noted in 2019-2020. While there have been several street space and sidewalk permits issued between 2005-2011, and a missing side sewer vent cover reported in 2022, the most pressing current concerns appear to be focused on building systems and infrastructure as documented in the 2024 complaints.

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Risk rating

How 1101-1103 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
17th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1560 are predicted to be safer.

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.7%
Moderate concern 10.2%
Severe concern 40.0%
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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1101-1103 Castro St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 02
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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