176 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

176 Castro Street is a two-unit residential building located in Corona Heights, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by the Anne S Dorman Family Trust. The two-story structure has undergone several significant changes over the past decades, including a conversion from a two-family dwelling to a single-family residence in 1991, followed by a horizontal addition in 1988 that enclosed a porch. The building has received various improvements, with the most recent substantial updates occurring in 2021 including the installation of a direct vent gas insert and new gas supplies.

Prior to this, in 2007, a significant renovation involved adding two bathrooms to the second floor, accompanied by related electrical work including the installation of plugs, lights, and switches. The building's infrastructure has been maintained through various repairs, including a sewer repair in 2009 and foundation improvements in 1986 involving the installation of anchor bolts and new mud sills. The property has experienced several maintenance and regulatory issues in recent years, particularly concerning parking violations and sidewalk conditions. Between 2022 and 2024, there have been multiple incidents of sidewalk parking, with the most recent occurring in October 2024 resulting in a citation.

A notable concern is an open case from September 2020 regarding a collapsed sidewalk, suggesting potential ongoing public safety issues in this area. The surrounding environment has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple reports of garbage, debris, and abandoned furniture between 2022 and 2024. While these external issues do not directly impact the building's structural integrity, they may affect the overall neighborhood experience for residents. The building's permit history indicates regular maintenance and upgrades, though some historical permits, such as a cancelled 1991 front stairs replacement project, suggest that not all proposed improvements have been implemented.