525 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 525 Cole Street in Haight Ashbury, owned by the Irene Dietz Trust 2015, has undergone numerous significant improvements since its construction in 1961. Most recently, in 2022, the building completed a conversion of its fire alarm system from wireless to a wired horn system, demonstrating ongoing commitment to fire safety improvements.

The building has addressed several structural and maintenance issues over the years, including removal of dry rot and damaged stucco in 2021 (costing $10,000 and $5,000 respectively), replacement of aluminum windows on the front facade in 2016, and voluntary structural strengthening at the first floor in 2011. The property has a history of fire safety-related violations from 2002, which included problems with egress obstructions, the central alarm system, and combustible storage issues; however, all these violations were abated by August 2003. There was also a fire incident in 1988 that required repairs, indicating the building's age and history.

Recent maintenance issues in the vicinity of the building have been documented through multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to sidewalk defects and garbage concerns, though these are more relevant to the neighborhood than the building itself. The property has undergone regular safety inspections, with the most recent fire complaints in 2018 and 2020 showing either "No Merit" or "Condition Corrected" outcomes. The recorded permits and inspections suggest the building's systems are regularly updated to meet current codes, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems and structural integrity.