915-919 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The property at 915-919 Cole Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 915 Cole St LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandated soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2018 (with a total cost of approximately $140,000) and the installation of a new ADA restroom in 2023. The ground floor commercial space has seen substantial development, including the transformation of a coffee shop space in 2013 (costing $400,000) with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades.

Multiple fire and safety issues have been documented over the years, including a serious incident in 1999 involving inoperable fire alarms and a hazardous wooden utility ladder in 2008, though most recent safety inspections show improved compliance. The building has undergone regular maintenance and upgrades, including HVAC installations and electrical service improvements. The property has experienced recurring issues with shared spaces and public areas, particularly in recent years, with multiple violations and complaints about blocked exits and storage in pathways between 2021 and 2024.

A notable cluster of building violations occurred in 2002 involving damaged asbestos covering, though these were abated in 2003. More recent 311 calls (between late 2024 and early 2025) indicate ongoing challenges with street cleanliness and maintenance, including issues with garbage and toter management. The building's commercial space has had multiple tenancy changes over the years, most recently transitioning from Tully's to Peet's Coffee, with various sign installations and storefront modifications properly permitted and documented. The property has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, including the completion of the soft-story retrofit program and attention to fire safety concerns, though some violations related to shared spaces remain open or were previously documented as duplicates.