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1352-1354 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6506007 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1352-1354 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,624 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6506007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy/Moore Family Trust
Mailing address
Bartholomew Murphy & Eileen 1355 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
021519

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Included addresses

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404 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1354 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
1352 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
406 Jersey St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 1352-1354 Castro Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with 4 units, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Murphy/Moore Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant commercial space modifications in recent years, most notably the recent ADA compliance upgrades and lighting fixture installations, with work commencing in August 2024 to convert office space to retail use, specifically for First Republic Bank. The property has seen substantial commercial improvements between 2017-2018, including multiple sign installations for First Republic Bank, interior modifications, and electrical upgrades totaling over $100,000. Residential unit improvements were concentrated in 2010-2011, including comprehensive plumbing work in two units, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and HVAC system installations.

The site has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris in recent months, with numerous reports (9 cases) filed between September 2024 and January 2025, primarily involving abandoned items and overflowing city garbage cans on the street. While these sanitation issues may affect the immediate surroundings, they are primarily external to the building itself. The property has one active planning case from November 2024 regarding improper postings, while previous significant planning applications, including a rear yard variance for parking pad installation, were disapproved. The recent construction history indicates ongoing maintenance and upgrading of both residential and commercial spaces, with the most recent work being electrical rewiring of outlets and lights completed in September 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1352-1354 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
25th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1409 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Number of units

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

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 63.7%
Moderate concern 19.6%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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1352-1354 Castro St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 01
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 24
Garbage and debris

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