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1320-1324 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6506003 2 units · 2 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 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 1320-1324 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
24NOE
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,748 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6506003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sunik Sf Properties Llc
Mailing address
1843 Mcdaniel Ave San Jose CA 95126
Last sale
061716

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1324 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1320 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 1320-1324 Castro Street in Noe Valley is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, built in 1900 and currently owned by Sunik Sf Properties Llc. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most notable renovation occurring in 2007-2008 when the ground-floor retail space was converted into a full-service restaurant, including kitchen remodels, structural upgrades, and new rooftop deck installation. Subsequent improvements have focused on safety and efficiency, including the installation of fire suppression systems in 2008 and 2021, heating system upgrades in 2018, and most recently, a water heater replacement in September 2021. The building has received proper licensing for alcohol service, including Type 41 and Type 47 licenses for beer, wine, and distilled spirits.

Recent building history shows attention to maintenance and safety systems, with fire suppression upgrades and systematic replacement of aging infrastructure. The property has experienced several environmental health inspections and street cleaning issues in 2024, including a public health investigation in January 2025, though these appear to be related to street conditions rather than building-specific problems. A fire complaint regarding shared spaces was received in December 2022 but was deferred and closed in January 2023. The building's utility systems have been upgraded over time, with multiple permits showing work related to plumbing, electrical systems, and heating systems, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and compliance with building codes. The property has received various street space permits and regulatory approvals, including a notable 2008 permission for a projecting double-faced sign, and all major renovation permits have been completed successfully.

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Risk rating

How 1320-1324 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
62th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 714 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.7%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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1320-1324 Castro St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 16
Other excessive noise
Noise
311 RequestSep 22
Affixed improperly

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