957 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit apartment building at 957 Cole St, owned by Martin J Healy, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1922 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting work in 2019, which included the installation of steel moment frames and ground floor reinforcements at a cost of $45,000.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, though it experienced a cluster of violations in 2016 that required attention to various safety features including fire escape ladders, stair guardrails, carbon monoxide alarms, and general sanitation issues, all of which were resolved by November 2016. Recent history shows continued maintenance and compliance efforts, including a 2024 general maintenance issue that was promptly addressed. The building has experienced several recurring issues with its shared spaces and garbage management, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding waste disposal and debris.

While there have been various fire department responses to the property over the years, none resulted in civilian injuries, and most were related to system malfunctions rather than actual fires. The building's recent maintenance record shows regular attention to both routine upkeep and emergency repairs, with particular focus on maintaining seismic safety systems, fire safety equipment, and addressing resident complaints promptly. The property has also complied with installing accessibility features, including an automatic door opener for front access as part of the soft-story retrofit requirements.