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1612 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6555005 2 units · 3 fl · 1890

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 1612 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 1890
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 1890
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
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area2,887 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6555005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1612 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
030519

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Initial analysis

Located in Noe Valley, 1612 Castro Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1890, currently owned by 1612 Castro LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations over several years, with major work completed between 2015-2018 including a comprehensive plumbing overhaul ($50,000) that installed new systems for two units, kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities, along with radiant heating. The electrical system was also fully upgraded during this period, featuring a 200-amp service upgrade and new wiring for both units. The building received substantial structural improvements including foundation replacement and basement excavation work, along with interior remodeling that created a lower dwelling unit and reconfigured multiple spaces. Recent maintenance includes the 2024 replacement of wooden steps and risers at the front stairs, though this work had previously been addressed in 2018.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues, particularly regarding the front steps which required replacement multiple times, and there were two sewer-related incidents reported in 2019 (flooding and sewage backup) that were resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. A building complaint was filed in July 2015 regarding suspected unpermitted construction, though this was marked as not active. There have been numerous parking-related issues near the property, with multiple citations issued between 2019-2024 for blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The building's renovation history shows consistent investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, with all major permits recorded as completed, though some plumbing permits listed as expired may require verification of final inspection status.

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Risk rating

How 1612 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
94th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 113 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 86.5%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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1612 Castro St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Jan 03
Replace (13) wood steps and risers at front stairs; replace in-kind, like for like
$30,000 · Complete

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