626-628 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 626-628 Cole Street in Haight Ashbury, built in 1903 and currently owned by 626 Cole Street LLC, has undergone significant transformations, particularly following a fire in 2002 that caused substantial damage and led to multiple safety violations. The property experienced several periods of being deemed unsafe or uninhabitable between 2002 and 2008, with documented issues including structural damage, water drainage problems affecting neighboring properties, and concerns about unauthorized occupancy.

A major renovation project in 2009-2010 costing $759,000 addressed these violations, including comprehensive fire damage repairs, the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the building, and updates to electrical and plumbing systems. The building's recent history has shown improvements in safety compliance, with the most recent significant permit in 2016 addressing kitchen hood flue installation and lightwell siding issues.

Multiple system upgrades were completed between 2009 and 2011, including the installation of new furnaces, electrical systems, and fire safety equipment. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the 2009-2010 renovation, though there were several violations and complaints regarding maintenance and safety requirements in the years following the 2002 fire. Recent 311 calls from 2014-2021 have primarily concerned exterior issues such as graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, rather than building safety or habitability concerns.