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55-57 Castillo St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6320008G 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 55-57 Castillo 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 1949
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 1949
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 built1949
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6320008G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lam Patrick & Xiang Jennife 3500 Ocean Ave San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
July 23, 2001

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57 Castillo St, San Francisco, CA 94134
55 Castillo St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 55-57 Castillo Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by Lam Fmy Tr, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1949. In early 2009, the property received notable upgrades including the installation of double-paned windows throughout the building (eight windows total, four facing the street and four facing the yard) at a cost of $4,000, as well as a roofing project costing $4,500. A single uncategorized fire complaint was recorded in January 2020 but was resolved within two weeks with conditions corrected.

The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, particularly with driveway blockages, with at least nine documented incidents between 2022 and 2024. Citations were issued in several cases, though there were also instances where officers could not validate the violations. Additionally, there are two open service requests from 2022 related to city services: one concerning paint shop services and another regarding scooter management from SFMTA's Access/Mobility Services. A separate incident was noted in January 2022 regarding an overflowing city garbage can, though this was determined to be under Daly City jurisdiction. While the building itself appears to be maintained with recent upgrades, the surrounding area has faced ongoing parking and accessibility challenges as evidenced by the numerous enforcement actions and service requests.

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Risk rating

How 55-57 Castillo 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
75thpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 54 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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55-57 Castillo St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jan 12
Garage being used as a mechanic shop for vehicles not owned by tenant. work being done inside the garage and outside on the street and cars are parked all over the street blocking garages. big equipment used and old parts being left out which is a safety concern for pedestrians.
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