489-491 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 489-491 Castro Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with retail space, constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Castro Center Holdings LLC. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the years, with the most recent work including the installation of an accessible business entrance program in March 2024 and renewal of the electrical subpanel in May 2024.

Historical maintenance records show completed projects such as reroofing in 2005, water damage repairs to skylights in 1995, and various interior renovations in the 1980s. The building has experienced multiple fire safety inspections and violations between 2018 and 2024, including issues related to sleeping area requirements, shared spaces, and electrical systems, though most of these violations have been corrected or were found to have no merit.

There have been several fire safety incidents recorded, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from late 2024/early 2025 primarily relate to external issues such as graffiti removal and encampment responses, rather than building safety concerns. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and prompt attention to safety violations, with recent improvements focusing on accessibility and electrical infrastructure.