140 Cook St, San Francisco, CA 94118

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 140 Cook Street in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, owned by Robert T Noelke 2012 Tr, has been through several significant events since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building is currently classified as "Non-Compliant" under the Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 3), with unresolved violations dating back to 2019 regarding mandatory seismic retrofit requirements.

While the building obtained permits in 2017 and 2022 for seismic work valued at $77,000, there remains an active violation related to the Soft Story Retrofit Program as of October 2023. The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including multiple roof replacements (1992-1993), fire damage repairs (1999), and several complaints about door hardware (2016). More recent concerns include a broken bedroom window handle reported in August 2024 and ongoing parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple complaints about vehicles blocking driveways between 2020 and 2023.

Historically, the building has faced several significant habitability concerns, including a serious complaint in 1996 regarding lack of heat, missing smoke detectors, insufficient insulation, and water damage. While many of these earlier issues were resolved, the persistent non-compliance with the Soft Story Retrofit requirements stands out as a significant ongoing concern. The property has undergone routine inspections, with the most recent known inspection-related complaint from 2007 showing some attention to maintenance, though the current state of compliance with safety requirements remains a critical consideration for potential residents.