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16 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 36% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 16 Cole St, owned by Mullin Family Survivors Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since 2021. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014-2016, achieving full compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements include a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade ($17,400) to meet current fire code requirements, and the addition of a new laundry area in 2021.

Multiple fire alarm system complaints have been recorded, with recent fire complaints in 2024 indicating recurring issues with the alarm system, though these were marked as "Condition Corrected." The building had multiple active violations documented in August 2021 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including fire proofing requirements, door security features, and smoke detector maintenance, though many of these issues appear to have been addressed through subsequent permits. Other maintenance work includes reroofing projects in 2008 and 2022, and the installation of a new heat pump system in unit #3 in 2022. The property has experienced several historical issues that have been addressed over time, including a broken intercom system in 2021 that raised security concerns, and various complaints about heating systems and facade maintenance in prior years.

While there have been multiple fire alarm incidents recorded since 2022, it's important to note that these were primarily related to system malfunctions or false alarms, with no civilian injuries reported. The building has undergone routine inspections over the years (most recently in 2021), and while there are some ongoing concerns related to building systems and maintenance, particularly regarding the fire alarm system, many previous violations have been resolved through documented permit work. Recent fire complaints from 2024 indicate continued attention to alarm system maintenance, with conditions being corrected promptly in each instance.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in North Panhandle.

36% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	6
Year built	1911
Total area	4335 sq ft
Floors	2
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-03-21 09:39:51+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	furniture	Closed
2024-12-28 09:31:54+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	mattress	Closed
2024-12-14 13:34:44+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	furniture	Closed
2024-12-06 13:49:11+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	other_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage	Closed
2024-12-06 09:44:07+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	other_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage	Closed

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2021-08-03 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Complaint generated routine inspection initiated by cts #202180443	Active	View on DBI
2021-08-02 00:00:00+00:00	2021-09-14 00:00:00+00:00	Housing Inspection Services	Fire alarm panel	Not Active	View on DBI
2021-07-28 00:00:00+00:00	2021-09-14 00:00:00+00:00	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 01-jun-21; time last observed: afternoon; identity of person performing the work: na; floor: 0; unit: 0/foyer en; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; other electrical; ; additional information: the buzzer/doorbell panel is broken for the entire building. i have told the landlord/manager about this consistently for the last few months. the problem is that this will not likely be fixed until september. at this rate, the doorbell will have been broken four months, and when i call the landlord, i keep getting different excuses. the first delay was caused by needing a quote and then a delay to get the owner to pay for it. this is a security and safety hazard for this not to work, and it is a violation of cbc 1132a.10: "door signal devices: every primary entrance to a covered multifamily dwelling unit shall be provided with a door buzzer, bell, chime, or equivalent.";	Not Active	View on DBI
2017-06-27 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Installed dryer in basement. vent may not be up to code.	Not Active	View on DBI
2015-03-19 00:00:00+00:00	2015-04-30 00:00:00+00:00	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 19-mar-15; time last observed: current; identity of person performing the work: gordon clifford realty; floor: 3; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: only "source of heat" is a decorative fireplace with a placard stating it is approved as a decorative appliance, "not a source of heat";	Not Active	View on DBI

Date Filed	Item	Violation Description	Status
2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z	provide completed compliance affidavit for smoke, carbon monoxide detectors &/or combination alarms (sfbc 420.4, 907.2.11 and 3401.6.1) for all dwelling units: complete the attached affidavit for self certification of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide &/or combination alarms in all dwelling units. provide the completed affidavit to inspector at the time of re-inspection or mail to inspector coble at 49 svn av., 4th floor, san francisco, ca 94103, or email to johanna.coble@sfgov.org. note: this violation cannot be abated until receipt of affidavit.	building section	active
2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z	inspector comments you are required to provide access to all "common" areas through-out building at this reinspection which were not accessable at the initial inspection. other common areas would include corridors, stairs, roofs, garages, furnace/water heater rooms, storage rooms, &/or other areas that might not be mentioned herein. please be advised that other violations may apply after this inspection. it's the owner's responsibility to meet the inspector as scheduled on this notice of violation (see reinspection date at end of this notice): it's the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector to those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection date, then it's the owner's responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b)), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. you can reach insp.coble by phone @ 415.558.6190 or by email at johanna.coble@sfgov.org. important note: please be sure to review the attached "notice of violation warnings!" for information & costs associated with failure to comply with this notice of violation	other section	active
2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z	provide/repair/restore weather proofing to exterior & provide fireproofing to interior as required (1001(b.13)(h)(n), 703 hc) storage area (approx 6' x 12') integral to the emergency egress corridor: this area is integral to the emergency egress pathway, and is presently utilized to store a multitude of garbage/recycling receptacles. this storage area/emergency egress pathway has an opening in the exterior wall which is used as a pass-through for garbage receptacles. garbage receptacles are moved through this opening in order to situate them below the existing garbage chute located in the open lightwell. permit research failed to reveal a permit for this opening. additionally this storage area/emergency egress pathway has an exposed stud wall. provide missing fireproofing at walls &/or ceilings as required. if sheetrock is utilized, then install 5/8" type x gyp.bd. & tape & mud as required to maintain smoke & fire rating. you are required to obtain a building permit to install a new exterior opening for the garbage chute & to fireproof the area: two sets of floor plans and a copy of this notice are required to be submitted with a building permit application. when all work is complete the building inspector must inspect & sign the final inspection/job card before the housing inspector can abate this violation. please present the application, plans, & signed & finalized job card to the housing inspector at reinspection. please note: the building inspector is different than the housing inspector. please call 628.652.3400 to schedule an appointment with the building inspector before the reinspection date with ethe housing inspector (see bottom of notice for reinspection date)	sanitation section	active
2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z	provide self-closing devices and primary locking devices at exterior doors (706, 1001(d) hc) emergency egress/tradesmans door @ street: provide/repair door closer &/or spring loaded deadlatch w/ minimum 1/2" throw as required. door must close and latch & lock automatically without any outside assistance and unlock from the inside either automatically or with a thumblatch. note: if door is replaced, then a building permit is required.	building section	active
2021-08-03T00:00:00.000Z	recharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(d)(n) hc) all fire extinguishers: recharge all fire extinguishers as required. you are required to recharge fire extinguishers annually. fire extinguishers must be certified by a licensed fire extinguisher company. this company will provide tags from the fire marshal indicating the date that the fire extinguishers were recharged.	building section	active

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