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1311 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6507014 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Noe Valley — not a forecast
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 1311 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 1902
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.

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 1902
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 built1902
Total area2,075 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6507014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
9839 Sterling Creek Ln Durham CA 95938
Last sale

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Initial analysis

This two-story multi-family residential building, located at 1311 Castro Street in Noe Valley, was constructed in 1902 and contains two units plus commercial space, currently owned by Frank A & Mario D Crotti. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs, particularly in 1988 when major structural work was performed including foundation and stud wall replacement, mezzanine floor replacement, and concrete floor slab removal, addressing critical safety concerns such as dry rot and structural integrity. More recent modifications include the installation of a canvas awning over the storefront in 2005. A plumbing complaint was filed in 2015 regarding drainage issues and an allegedly illegal window installation, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

The building's immediate surroundings have experienced numerous maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly between October 2024 and January 2025, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and waste on the street and sidewalk areas, totaling at least eight separate incidents including instances of human waste/urine and illegal parking. While these exterior issues have been consistently addressed and marked as resolved by various city agencies including Recology and Public Works, they may indicate ongoing neighborhood cleanliness challenges in the vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 1311 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

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
51stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 921 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1311 Castro St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Dec 12
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