716 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit residential building at 716 Cole Street, owned by King & Gwen Rhoton, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with major renovations completed in 2018 including the replacement of rear exterior stairs and addition of new decks on all three levels, as well as raising the roof on the top floor rear bedroom. This project, costing $100,000, was followed by various window upgrades, most recently in 2022 when three street-facing windows were replaced with wood windows meeting modern energy standards.

The building received comprehensive updates in 2010 including kitchen and bathroom remodeling for both units, electrical system upgrades with three meters, and installation of a solar PV system in 2013. Recent concerns primarily relate to exterior maintenance and public space issues, with multiple reports of illegal parking and sidewalk obstruction occurring throughout 2024. There is currently an open issue regarding a missing side sewer vent cover reported in February 2024.

The building's safety systems have shown some activity, with three fire alarm incidents noted - all were either due to system malfunction or accidental activation with no actual fire or injuries reported. The property has maintained regular upkeep of major systems, including roofing work in 2010 and plumbing improvements such as a tankless water heater installation in 2020. While the building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding parking enforcement in the vicinity, the major systems and living spaces have received consistent updates and improvements over the past decade.