198 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 198 Castro Street in the Corona Heights neighborhood is a 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Duboce Heights LLC. The building has experienced significant recent issues, with multiple active complaints filed in 2023-2024, including concerns about two failing retaining walls on the 15th Street side (October 2023) potentially threatening public safety, failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance (November 2023), and damaged windows (January 2024).

A May 2024 complaint described the property as abandoned with broken windows and garage doors, along with debris and rodent issues. The building has a history of structural and safety violations, most notably in September 2001 when multiple citations were issued for problems including weatherproofing issues, combustible storage, smoke detector requirements, self-closing door devices, and a damaged fence, though these were abated by October 31, 2001.

The property underwent various improvements in 2004, including interior renovations, window installations, electrical upgrades, and a new garage door. Recent maintenance concerns are also evident in 311 calls, with reports of sidewalk defects, water leaks, and various debris issues continuing into 2025. Prior to the current issues, the building had routine inspections in 2009 and 2010, but the recent pattern of violations and complaints indicates growing maintenance challenges.