1238-1244 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 1238-1244 Castro Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Survivors Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2018-2019 when the first floor office space was remodeled and a fire sprinkler system was installed, costing over $160,000. Major systems upgrades included an electrical service upgrade to 200A with 5 meters completed in 2018, replacement of electrical panels, and the installation of washer/dryer hookups in 2020.

The building has had recurring issues with alarm systems, with violations noted in 2024 and previous years, though most have been promptly corrected. Historical compliance issues from 2005 included multiple fire safety violations, all of which have since been resolved. The property has received regular maintenance attention, including accessibility improvements in 2011, window replacements in 2010, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

A dryrot repair to the back stairs was completed in 2015, addressing safety concerns. The building's recent history (2024-2023) shows ongoing neighborhood challenges with encampments and garbage on the surrounding street and sidewalks, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. There was one water-related incident involving the main between September and October 2024. The property has undergone routine housing inspections, with no active violations as of the most recent records.