161-167 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The four-story, eight-unit multi-family residential building at 161-167 Castro Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Nelson Thomas Irvine and built in 1900, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various compliance challenges over the years. The most substantial work occurred in 2008-2010, including comprehensive electrical rewiring of all apartments, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the installation of 4 fireplaces. Building improvements also included foundation sill bolting, though there was one complaint in 2008 about construction work potentially exceeding permitted scope.

The property experienced multiple violations in 2001 related to fire safety and code compliance, including issues with smoke detectors and emergency escape ladders, all of which were resolved by November 2001. A notable compliance concern arose in 2014 regarding the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, which was subsequently addressed. More recent maintenance and safety concerns have been relatively minimal, with the most recent 311 calls primarily related to exterior maintenance issues such as tree overgrowth (opened September 2024), graffiti (resolved September 2023), and general street cleaning (resolved July 2023).

The building's mechanical systems have seen some updates, including a tankless water heater installation in 2018, though this permit expired. Historical records indicate regular maintenance and inspections, with the property generally complying with required updates and repairs, particularly regarding fire safety systems and building structure, though some work required multiple permits to properly finalize. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations promptly, particularly during the significant renovation period of 2008-2010 when multiple systems and safety improvements were implemented across all units.