149 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 149 Cole Street, built in 1922 and currently owned by the Henry & Mattie Collins Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most pressing is an active concern regarding the rear yard concrete slab, with the latest permit issued in July 2024 for replacement work costing $14,000 to address soil migration issues identified in March 2023. The building underwent substantial violations in 2022-2023, including the presence of an unauthorized residential unit ("151B") in the garage area, which is currently under review for removal, and multiple interior maintenance issues such as water leaks, lack of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various interior surface problems, all of which were abated by August 2022.

The property has also undergone several structural and safety improvements, including electrical system upgrades in 2016 with new panels, repairs to rust-damaged stairs in 2021, and previous retaining wall issues causing drainage problems in 2020. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both reactive and proactive improvements, with recent efforts focused on stabilizing the rear concrete slab area. While many past violations have been resolved, active matters remain under consideration, including the proposed return of the illegal basement unit to garage use, which is currently under planning review.

The property has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with previous calls in 2007 and 2008 for unrelated matters that resulted in no injuries. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement and general street cleaning issues, suggesting typical urban neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems. The building's historical records indicate ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with current codes and standards, particularly in addressing past unauthorized modifications and their impact on building safety and habitability.