801 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 801 Cole Street, constructed in 1978, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over recent years. Most notably, in late 2017, the building faced serious structural concerns when Housing Inspection Services issued violations regarding compromised rear decks that serve as emergency egress, citing issues of dry rot and structural damage.

These violations were resolved in May 2018 through permitted repairs, including a $25,000 rear balcony repair and a $2,200 decking replacement project. The building's safety systems have received recent attention, with an electrical permit issued in December 2023 for modifications to the fire alarm system, including upgrading the fire panel and installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current safety codes. The property has a documented history of routine housing inspections dating back to 2002-2006, and while the recent 311 calls primarily relate to street and parking issues, they do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management.

A recent (January 2025) paint shop request and several other municipal service requests have been recorded, but these pertain to city infrastructure rather than the building itself. The only recorded fire incident was an unintentional alarm system activation with no injuries or damage reported. The ownership entity, 801 Cole Street LLC, appears to have addressed the most pressing structural concerns from 2017, though potential maintenance needs are suggested by the building's recent history of required repairs.