2103 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94131

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2103 Castro Street, owned by the Shui Ha Lew Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. Most recently, in June 2024, there was a sewage discharge issue from a side sewer vent that required attention, and the building underwent reroofing work in October 2022 costing $9,800. The property has a concerning history of fire safety violations, with a cluster of infractions documented in November 2000 related to fire escape obstructions, smoke enclosure doors, fire proofing, fire extinguishers, garage storage, and gas meter instructions, all of which were abated by January 2001.

More recent safety concerns include multiple complaints from October 2019 regarding mold issues and a leak on the second floor, as well as documentation of expired fire extinguishers and non-functional smoke detectors. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, as evidenced by a July 2022 complaint about unauthorized late-night mechanical work in the backyard, though this violation is listed as not active. A routine inspection in 2008 noted various issues, and there were two separate inspections in 2005 documenting widespread mold presence in multiple unit areas.

In June 2016, violations were issued regarding alarm systems and fire extinguishers, requiring correction without permits. More recently, between 2020 and 2024, there have been several municipal service calls regarding the property, including sidewalk issues, tree maintenance, and various sign repairs. The most recent tenant buyout recorded at this address was in May 2024, involving two tenants and totaling $35,000, though this address appears to correspond to nearby 479 28th Street rather than 2103 Castro St.