1234-1238 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit residential building at 1234-1238 Cole Street, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1908. Most notably, there is an active major renovation project (permit #202403016944) in 2024 involving the removal of a wall between the kitchen and living room, conversion of bathrooms into full bathrooms, and a kitchen remodel with a cost of $120,000, which follows a series of electrical upgrades including the replacement of knob and tube wiring with modern electrical systems in 2021 and 2024.

The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with multiple sewer repairs documented between 2021 and 2024, including a recent sewage back-up discharge incident in December 2024. The property has a history of maintenance and improvement projects, particularly between 2012 and 2018, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system upgrades, and structural repairs. Historical violations from 2002-2005 indicate past issues with plumbing, interior surfaces, and electrical systems, though these were all abated by 2017.

Recent complaints from 2023 and 2024 suggest ongoing concerns with building maintenance, including an inadequately maintained building exterior in July 2024. The building's systems have been updated to modern standards, with improvements to heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, including the installation of a new 200-amp overhead electrical service in 2018 and various apartment-specific upgrades between 2012 and 2024. While the property has undergone significant modernization, the pattern of ongoing maintenance issues, particularly with plumbing systems, suggests that the building continues to require active management and maintenance attention.