88-98 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-story multi-family residential building at 88-98 Castro Street, constructed in 1911, consists of 6 units and is currently owned by the Estate of Iveli Thomas. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. A major soft-story retrofit was completed in 2017 at a cost of $90,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Recent structural concerns were highlighted in early 2021 when bricks were reported falling from the building, though this complaint is no longer active. The building currently has multiple active violations from 2019 that include issues with stairs, ventilation, smoke alarms, windows, and walls, with a directors' hearing scheduled for November 2019. The property has seen various maintenance and improvement efforts, including bathroom fan installations in 2019 to address violations, water heater upgrades, and electrical system improvements, with a new 200-amp panel upgrade currently issued as of October 2024.

Historical issues documented through complaints and violations include dry rot in stairs (2014), various repair needs in 2019 for windows and walls, two instances of rodent problems (2017 and 2019), and concerns about safety systems including fire escape and sprinkler systems (2017). Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including multiple reports of graffiti and a damaged tree, as well as some garbage-related issues, though many of these have been resolved. The building has undergone various individual unit improvements over the years, including kitchen remodels and window/door modifications, with work done in specific units like Apartment #98 in 2007. While some historical issues have been addressed through permits and completed work, the persistence of multiple active violations from 2019 suggests that certain maintenance and safety compliance matters remain unresolved.