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9 Castle Manor Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6802001 8 units · 2 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Terrace — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 9 Castle Manor Ave 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 1927
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1927
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area6,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6802001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Scholten James Blake & Stac 4260 Mission St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
November 01, 2010

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4264 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
4260 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
9 Castle Manor Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 9 Castle Manor Ave, built in 1927 and currently owned by Scholten Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements and faced various compliance challenges over recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2021 (Tier 4), bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has also seen substantial commercial improvements, including the installation of ADA-compliant restrooms and accessibility upgrades in 2022-2024, along with various electrical and plumbing modifications. Recent maintenance includes the replacement of an exterior convenience staircase in May 2023. However, the building has experienced recurring issues with vacant commercial storefronts, evidenced by multiple complaints between 2018-2023. While most previous building violations have been resolved, there is an active violation from December 2018 regarding non-compliance with the Soft Story retrofit program and related requirements. The property has undergone periodic fire safety inspections and maintenance, with several violations noted between 2008-2021 related to alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and extinguishers, though most have been corrected.

In terms of recent activity, the building has generated multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding garbage overflow issues near the property, with several cases marked as "Closed Case Resolved" and one currently "Open." The commercial portion of the property underwent antenna and radio equipment removal in 2015, and recent permits show ongoing improvements to electrical systems and accessibility features. The building's complex history includes periods of non-compliance with various city ordinances, particularly regarding vacant storefront monitoring, though many of these issues have been addressed through subsequent repairs and retrofits. The most recent building modification activity (2023-2024) has focused on accessibility improvements and routine maintenance, suggesting active management of the property by the owners.

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Risk rating

How 9 Castle Manor Ave'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
5thpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 142 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
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

9 Castle Manor Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 03
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 01
Garbage and debris

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