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2001 Castro St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6603054 3 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 2001 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area1,916 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6603054
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2466 Vallejo St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
April 21, 2003

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Included addresses

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2001 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94131
595 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The Frelicot Family LP property at 2001 Castro Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1974 in Noe Valley. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to improvements, with the most recent significant work being deck repairs in 2010 ($3,000). Earlier improvements included substantial window upgrades in 2001 ($17,000) and 2007 ($5,000), and a major kitchen renovation in 2000 ($30,000). The building underwent two housing inspections in 2000 and 2008, during which several fire safety violations were identified and subsequently resolved by September 2008. These violations included issues with fire extinguisher maintenance and combustible storage, though there were no reported civilian injuries from any fire-related incidents.

Recent activity at the property primarily consists of external municipal service calls, with multiple reports in late 2024 related to abandoned vehicles, illegal parking, and street cleanliness issues in the surrounding area. Notably, there was one building fire incident recorded, determined to be unintentional with no civilian injuries reported; however, the specific date of this incident is not provided. The property appears to have maintained compliance with housing codes since 2008, and there are currently no active violations or complaints on record. The most recent building-related service calls as of January 2025 involve street lighting issues and parking enforcement matters, which are external to the building management's responsibilities.

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Risk rating

How 2001 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
49thpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
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

2001 Castro St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 05
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 20
Garbage and debris

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