728 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 728 Cole Street, built in 1900 and owned by Gautier Sf Comm Property Ll, has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges over its recent history. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2016 (at a cost of $52,000), installed a new fire sprinkler system in 2018, and underwent a major change in 2016 when the garage was converted from accessory parking to a public community education facility, including an addition and relocation of the fire escape.

The property has had recurring fire safety upgrades, with the most recent being the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in 2018 to comply with SFFD requirements. The building has experienced some maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in 2012 when there were complaints about unauthorized construction work in Unit 1, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, which led to violations for unpermitted work.

This followed a period of concern about peeling paint and potential lead hazards documented in 2010-2011. However, the property has made substantial investments in safety and infrastructure, including a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2018 worth $17,000, the installation of an ADA restroom in 2017, and various other improvements totaling over $300,000 in the past decade. The building's recent history shows a focus on improving safety systems, including both fire safety and seismic retrofitting, although it had some notable violations in 2004 related to security requirements and smoke detection, which were all abated by 2005.