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1303 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6507016 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

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
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 1303 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6507016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Revocable Living Trust Of T
Mailing address
Nguyen Tam, Trustee 289 Jersey St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
062900

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 1303 Castro Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1906, containing three residential units and ground floor retail space, currently owned by the Revocable Living Trust Of T. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic upkeep, with roofing work performed in 1995, 1998, and most recently in 2007 (cost $3,900). Significant structural improvements were made in 1998 when the original brick foundation was replaced with concrete, along with other renovations including window replacements and drywall repairs. The building's permit records also show some cancelled or expired permits from the 1980s related to awning signage and other minor work.

Recent maintenance activity has been minimal, with only one minor street space permit issued in 2016. The surrounding area has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in the past two years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning and public safety issues. Between 2022 and 2024, there have been several reports of graffiti at and near the property, including transit shelter platforms, along with incidents requiring general cleaning services for loose garbage and hazardous materials on adjacent public spaces. The most recent building-related activities have been primarily limited to addressing external street and sidewalk conditions rather than direct building maintenance or improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1303 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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.9%
Moderate concern 25.9%
Severe concern 33.2%
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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1303 Castro St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 27
Encampment
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