432-440 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 432-440 Lombard Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Castagnola George J Jr, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (as a Tier 3 building), which included the installation of prefabricated special moment frames, plywood shear walls, and replacement of brick foundations, all with a $170,000 investment. The property has seen substantial modernization efforts in recent years, including a comprehensive bathroom, kitchen, and living room remodel in 2020 ($50,000), a complete rewiring of one of its units in 2020, and the installation of a new furnace and ducting that same year.

Recent safety upgrades include a fire alarm system enhancement filed in July 2023. Historically, the building has maintained good compliance with housing standards, with only routine inspections recorded in 2000, 2004, and 2006 showing no significant issues. The building's infrastructure maintenance record is robust, showing attention to essential systems such as plumbing and electrical.

Notable plumbing work includes sewer replacement from the foundation to city connection in 2010 and various unit-specific upgrades. Safety features have also been addressed, with the replacement of burglar bars with safety releases at eight windows in 1998, window sash replacements, and multiple bathroom remodels throughout the building's history (most recently in 2020). The property has been responsive to infrastructure maintenance needs, as evidenced by prompt addressing of tree damage issues reported in 2018. While there have been occasional neighborhood issues such as parking violations and an abandoned motorcycle report, these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.