432-434 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 432-434 Cole Street property, located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood and built in 1900, has experienced several significant events throughout its history, most notably a fire incident in May 2006 that resulted in substantial damage requiring $75,000 in repairs to drywall, framing, electrical systems, windows, siding, roofing, and deck components. Following the fire, the building underwent a series of renovations in 2008, including a controversial change of use application attempting to convert from four units to two units while merging upper-level units into a single-family dwelling, and plans to rebuild a ground-floor unit. This period also saw various improvements including a kitchen remodel, front door replacement, electrical system updates, and the installation of a 3 kW solar system in 2009.

The property has encountered multiple compliance issues, with three violations filed in March 2008 regarding security requirements and gas utility safety, though all were subsequently abated. In recent years, the building has maintained general stability, though there have been periodic complaints about construction work hours and social distancing violations in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The property has undergone routine inspections, including a 2008 housing inspection of common areas, and there was a 2002 complaint regarding unpermitted construction work.

Parking-related issues have been frequent in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2023 for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. The most recent building-related incident involved graffiti in September 2023, which was promptly addressed and resolved. Planning records indicate a mandatory discretionary review was conducted to legalize existing units and construct a new ground-floor unit, with authorization granted for four dwelling units, though the actual number of units remains somewhat unclear based on various permit applications.