572-574 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 572-574 Castro Street is a 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Cochinwala LLC and containing one residential unit and commercial space. The building has undergone significant improvements and changes over the past decade, with the most recent major work focusing on legalizing an unpermitted awning as of early 2024 under the awning amnesty program, which was previously the subject of a building violation issued in late 2022. Between 2021-2022, substantial renovations were completed including bathroom updates, installation of a mini-split HVAC system, and safety upgrades such as new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The property has maintained active compliance with health and safety regulations, though it experienced several building complaints in the 2000s regarding unpermitted work, including rear stair repairs in 2003 and unauthorized remodeling in 2005, all of which were subsequently resolved. Recent infrastructure work includes multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, notably a kitchen remodel in 2017-2018, bathroom improvements in 2022, and sewer main line repairs completed in 2014. The building has a history of fire safety violations from 2008 related to non-conforming doors, decorative materials, exit pathways, and electrical concerns, but these have been resolved.

The property also has undergone periodic commercial use verification, confirming its status as a store with residential units above, and has maintained valid limited restaurant permits. Tenant rights records show one buyout occurred in 2017 for $41,225. Recent neighborhood issues reported through 311 calls primarily concern street conditions and encampments, which are typical for the area and not directly related to the building's conditions or management.