1-3 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit residential building at 1-3 Castro Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Holt Russell and constructed in 1941, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2023, major structural work was performed including crack repairs and foundation stabilization, representing the building's most substantial recent maintenance activity with a cost of over $16,000.

Prior to this, the property underwent various kitchen renovations between 2017-2018, including cabinet replacements, sink updates, and appliance installations, along with the installation of 17 new aluminum clad wood windows to meet egress requirements. A building complaint was filed in May 2017 regarding unauthorized remodeling work and window modifications, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The property has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with only two recorded events: an unintentional alarm activation and a medical assist call, neither resulting in civilian injuries.

Recent neighborhood concerns have primarily focused on external conditions around the property, including multiple reports of graffiti, garbage, and debris on adjacent public areas between 2024-2025, though these issues were generally resolved by city services. Two open 311 calls from January 2025 related to street lighting and illegal postings remain under review. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, particularly concerning structural integrity and living conditions, with no recent history of major safety or habitability concerns.