532 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

532 Cole Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1932, currently owned by the Khavul Family 2000 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant changes and improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory seismic soft-story retrofit in 2019 at a cost of $50,000, which included improvements required under SFBC Chapter 4-D and AB-107. Between 2017 and 2019, three new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were added to the property, including the legalization of an existing illegal unit in a rear structure, with improvements made to bathrooms, kitchens, and structural modifications totaling approximately $250,000.

The building has a history of maintenance issues, with multiple housing code violations recorded in 2018 requiring attention to fire safety, water penetration, and maintenance of walls/ceilings, though these violations were subsequently abated. More recent concerns include an open fire violation from May 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements, and three 311 calls from January 2025 related to sewer odor, mechanical equipment noise, and excessive noise. The building has undergone various significant improvements over the years, including substantial unit remodeling in 2007-2008 (Units 2, 4, and 6), expansion of Unit 1 in 2014, and upgrading of electrical systems including a 200-amp service installation in 2003.

Historical records show the building experienced some water-related issues in the 1990s, with lobby leaks documented in 1994. Recent complaints and violations from 2024-2025 suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly related to fire safety and building systems. The property has received multiple routine housing inspections over the years, with varying levels of compliance noted. The most recent soft-story retrofit work was completed under Tier 3 requirements, and while many past violations have been resolved, the open fire violation from 2024 indicates there are still some outstanding compliance issues to address.