299 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 299 Cole Street, known as "299 Cole LLC," is a multi-family residential building located in the Park North neighborhood. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, it completed its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2021 under Tier 3 requirements, which included a $60,000 engineering project in 2017. In 2019, there was a substantial project involving the conversion of the ground floor garage into three accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with an estimated cost of $260,000, though the work was only partially executed as of September 2021.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues that have been addressed over time. In 2014, multiple units underwent kitchen and bathroom remodeling, including Units 2 and 5 which received new cabinets and expanded bathroom spaces. There were also plumbing and electrical upgrades completed in 2014-2015, including a 100-amp electrical service upgrade and bathroom fan installations in multiple units. The building has faced some challenges, including fire alarm system issues (2018, 2022), minor water damage concerns (2014), and several construction-related complaints regarding unauthorized work in Unit 2 (2014).

Historical records show various violations from 2001 related to fire safety and security requirements, though these were all abated by January 2002. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external infrastructure issues, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding construction plate shifting and pavement defects near the property, though these are related to street maintenance rather than building-specific issues. All significant building improvements and safety concerns appear to have been properly addressed, with no active violations on record as of October 2023. The property records indicate responsible management and compliance with major safety requirements, including the completion of the soft story retrofit program and prompt correction of fire alarm system issues.