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2015-2017 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6603052 2 units · 2 fl · 1974

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 2015-2017 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 1974
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1974
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 built1974
Total area2,730 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6603052
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
79 Cavalcade Circle Sacramento CA 95831
Last sale
October 31, 2002

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2015 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94131
2017 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 2015-2017 Castro Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1974 and currently owned by Brian T. Devine. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past few years, with the most recent work in 2023 including comprehensive updates to the third-floor kitchen (cabinets, appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems), front entry door replacement, garage door replacement, and exterior painting, with a combined cost of $56,000. Additional recent maintenance includes stucco repair at the front ground level, completed in October 2023. The property has a documented history of deck-related issues, with repairs for dry rot affecting the two rear decks being addressed in 2017 (approximately 50% repairs, $10,000) and previously in 2002 through multiple permits costing approximately $5,600 for both deck joist replacement and dry rot repairs.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to essential systems, including water heater replacement in 2011 (permit expired), washer machine plumbing installation in 2021, and various electrical upgrades. The property has experienced some minor fire incidents, including two false alarms and one contained cooking fire, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. Recent municipal records from 2024 show multiple parking enforcement calls related to sidewalk parking violations in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. There is also an open tree maintenance issue from 2022 regarding lifted sidewalk tree roots, and a 2023 street cleaning service note regarding loose garbage that required attention.

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Risk rating

How 2015-2017 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
66thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 639 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2015-2017 Castro St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 13
Work category: 1p; remove/replace 40-gal gas water heater in the garage. like for like same location.
Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 02
Bathroom remodel

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