28 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 28 Cole Street, owned by the Simpson Family Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over its history, with particular attention to fire safety systems in recent years. Most notably, in late 2023, the building received comprehensive upgrades to its fire alarm system, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and new fire panel components to comply with current fire codes.

The building has also maintained essential infrastructure, including a sewer repair in 2019, reroofing work in 2002, and various interior improvements in the early 2000s such as kitchen and bathroom remodels, floor repairs, and window replacements. The property has a history of regular inspections and some code violations, particularly in 2003 when multiple fire safety issues were identified, including egress obstructions, fire extinguisher maintenance needs, and smoke enclosure door requirements; however, all of these violations were promptly abated by December 2003. An early complaint regarding ventilation noise affecting neighboring buildings was filed in 2013, though it was marked as resolved.

More recently, in July 2024, a fire alarm systems complaint was received and corrected within one day. The building's record shows consistent attention to maintaining safety systems, particularly fire alarms, with the most recent upgrades representing a significant investment in resident safety. The property has also had periodic issues with abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, as documented through multiple 311 calls between 2010 and 2024, though these are external to the building itself.