422-428 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, 6-unit apartment building at 422-428 Cole Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Martin & Kerry Slattery, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone significant recent improvements. Between 2018 and 2021, substantial renovations were completed including the addition of two ADU units on the ground floor, kitchen and bathroom remodels in unit 424B, and extensive safety upgrades including a new fire sprinkler system for the ground floor and a complete fire alarm system replacement with modern monitoring features. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The property experienced notable challenges from late 2019 through 2020, primarily related to construction activities and building maintenance issues. Between December 2019 and March 2020, multiple violations were recorded regarding lead paint, electrical systems, heating, and interior surfaces, though all were officially abated by September 2022. During this period, there were several complaints from tenants regarding construction noise, work hours, and utility disruptions, particularly during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic when work proceeded amid shelter-in-place orders. These complaints included concerns about water heating, electrical systems, and unauthorized construction during non-permitted hours.

Despite these challenges, the building has since returned to compliance, with all recent work documented as completed, including comprehensive electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, and fire safety systems. Recent inspections and permits indicate the building is now up to current safety standards, with significant infrastructure improvements including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade, new heating systems, and updated safety features. The property has maintained an active response to building codes and requirements, as evidenced by the prompt addressing of violations and completion of mandatory safety upgrades. While there were historical issues with mice (reported in 2011), this complaint has not recurred in recent years.