250 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 4-story, 8-unit apartment building at 250 Castro Street in Corona Heights, owned by Munson Holdings LLC, was constructed in 1953 and has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $125,000, including the installation of ply shearwalls and moment frames for seismic safety, which brought the building into compliance with San Francisco seismic requirements. The property has undergone several important safety upgrades, including a fire alarm system replacement in 2013 ($10,000), associated electrical upgrades, and regular maintenance of common areas.

Historical improvements include aluminum window installations in 1989, reroofing work in 1993, and various code compliance updates in 1986. Recent records indicate some maintenance and compliance issues that have required attention. In November 2022, violations were documented regarding the fire escape ladder's working condition and the need for updated compliance affidavits, though these were abated within two weeks.

The building experienced plumbing and heating issues in 2005, which were resolved within approximately seven months. Other historical issues include a 2016 complaint about construction noise (non-active), and a 2005 complaint addressing multiple maintenance items including plumbing repairs and fire escape ladder maintenance, which were eventually resolved. The property has had minimal fire-related incidents, with records showing only three minor incidents between 2008 and 2023, none resulting in civilian injuries. Two sidewalk defects were reported in late 2024, which remain open, and there have been various parking-related enforcement actions in the immediate vicinity, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.