172-174 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 172-174 Castro Street in Corona Heights, owned by the J Laufenberg & M Daly Living Trust, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant modifications over its history. Most recently, there was a reported issue with a faulty front gate in October 2024, though this complaint is currently not active.

The building has seen various maintenance and improvement projects, including a voluntary ground floor seismic upgrade filed in 2018, reroofing in 2006, and window replacements in 2001 from aluminum to white vinyl. Historical records show earlier renovations including termite repairs in 1994, comprehensive kitchen remodeling of unit 172 in 1995, and interior modifications to unit 174B in 2001 involving the installation of French doors and cabinets. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges over recent years, including a sewage backup incident in June 2021 and multiple graffiti incidents in 2022 that required intervention from city services.

There were also two reported instances of sidewalk parking violations in 2023-2024, though these could not be validated by responding officers. The building underwent routine housing inspections, with the most recent being in 2009, and has various service requests documented through 311 calls, including graffiti removal, general cleaning, and noise complaints. The property appears to be actively managed, with most maintenance issues being addressed through proper channels, though some permits from 2001 (for window replacements and deck construction) show as expired or cancelled.