149 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 149 Castro Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Steve & Irma Asti It Llc, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft story retrofit in 2021 (with a cost of $120,000), achieving compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Other major building upgrades include a 200-amp electrical service installation with seven metered sockets and breaker panels in 2011, sewer line repairs in 2008, and window replacements across multiple projects in the mid-1990s.

The building also experienced several maintenance issues in the early 2000s, including damaged plaster repairs in the garage (2003) and wood stair replacement (2002). The property had a series of violations and complaints in 2001-2002, primarily related to fire safety and lead paint concerns, including issues with the fire escape, combustible storage, and smoke detection systems. These violations were all abated by July 18, 2002.

More recently, there was a mandatory soft story retrofit compliance issue noted in 2019, though this appears to have been resolved with the completion of the retrofit work. As of July 2022, there was one fire-related complaint that was referred to DBI but no subsequent action is noted. The building has been subject to regular inspections, including a currently active routine inspection from 2010. Recent maintenance of public spaces around the building has been documented through multiple 311 calls and resolutions in 2024-2025, primarily addressing graffiti removal and other exterior maintenance issues, though these do not directly affect the building's habitability.