795-799 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 795-799 Cole Street, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in October 2024, the building received substantial electrical system upgrades with the installation of new electrical panels throughout, replacing outdated equipment. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) at a cost of $84,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

Other major improvements include sewer lateral replacement in 2018, Ufer ground installation in 2016, central heating system installation in 2009, and a past reroofing project from 2000. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the early 2000s, with multiple housing code violations including problems with windows, drainage systems, and plumbing. These violations were subsequently resolved by December 2000.

There are currently two active complaints from 2007 and 2010, respectively, regarding unauthorized construction in an adjacent lightwell and routine housing inspection matters. Recent history (2024-2025) shows ongoing attention to street-level maintenance issues with numerous reports of garbage and debris, though these are primarily external to the building itself. Safety-related incidents have been managed appropriately, with documented responses to smoke detector activations, gas leak inspections, and a fire complaint in 2022 that was found to have no merit.