775-777 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 775-777 Cole Street is a two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Talmage O A Co Inc. The building is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story structure and has successfully completed its required seismic retrofit work (completed in 2016 at a cost of $37,500) with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent improvements include ongoing bathroom renovations in Apartment 2 as of October 2023, involving installation of new shower tiles, bathtub replacement, and electrical upgrades (cost: $12,000).

The building has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the years, including foundation work in 2016 to replace brick foundations at shear walls with concrete ($9,000), HVAC upgrades in 2016-2017 including the installation of a new forced air furnace and associated plumbing and electrical work ($7,500), and water and gas line modifications in Unit 1. The property has a history of compliance issues that were addressed in a timely manner. Notably, there were multiple violations related to fire safety (combustible storage and exit signs) and stair repairs documented between 2002 and 2006, all of which were resolved.

A concerning complaint about stair sway was filed in 2007, but this was subsequently resolved by 2009. While there was one recent routine inspection in November 2022 that remains active within Housing Inspection Services, no specific violations or issues have been documented in relation to this inspection. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to structural and safety improvements, though the presence of an active routine inspection from 2022 suggests some outstanding matters may still be under review.