514-520 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 4-unit, 2-story mixed-use building at 514-520 Castro Street, owned by the Sirhed Bassem R 2001 Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with the gas line infrastructure, with emergency repairs required in 2023 (June and April 2024) costing approximately $3,000, and a gas line emergency repair in 2024.

The building underwent reroofing work in September 2023 at a cost of $14,000, and in December 2023, ADA bathroom improvements were completed along with electrical upgrades. A major tenant improvement project occurred in 2020 when a new pharmacy was installed on the first floor, including electrical and plumbing work totaling over $150,000. The property has faced various safety inspections and compliance issues, including multiple fire safety inspections between 2013 and 2024 regarding alarm systems, extinguishers, and overcrowding concerns, though most were resolved promptly with either "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit" dispositions.

Historical records show a fire incident in 2007 that required investigation, though no structural damage was reported. The building has also generated several 311 calls in recent months (December 2024 - January 2025) primarily related to street cleaning and maintenance issues outside the building, including reports of encampments and debris, which are being addressed by city services. The most recent active issues as of early 2025 include a newly opened encampment case and various cleaning matters, though these primarily pertain to public space rather than the building itself.