773 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 773 Cole Street, owned by Talmage O A Co Inc, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant upgrades and faced multiple concerns over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic safety improvements in 2012-2015, including a $53,000 soft story retrofit under San Francisco Building Code Chapter 34B, achieving Tier 3 status with work completed and CFC issued.

The building's infrastructure has seen substantial improvements, including a 200-ampere electrical service upgrade with new meters and panels in 2011, water heater replacement in 2013, and garage door replacement during the seismic retrofit. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding drainage and sewage issues, with a significant complaint filed in September 2019 regarding recurring sewage problems near the garage area during rain and after restroom use, though this complaint is listed as not active.

Fire safety has also been a concern, with violations recorded in 2017-2018 related to street numbering and sprinkler system maintenance, the latter being referred to a hearing. Street space permits have been regularly issued from 2017 to 2018, primarily at a minimal cost of $1 each, suggesting ongoing utilization or maintenance of public space adjacent to the property. While the building has undergone substantial safety improvements, the recurring nature of some maintenance issues indicates potential challenges with building systems and infrastructure upkeep.