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140 Cook St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1089023 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 140 Cook St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1963
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1089023
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Robert T Noelke 2012 Tr
Mailing address
Noelke Robert T Trustee 1074 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
021401

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 140 Cook Street in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, owned by Robert T Noelke 2012 Tr, has been through several significant events since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building is currently classified as "Non-Compliant" under the Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 3), with unresolved violations dating back to 2019 regarding mandatory seismic retrofit requirements. While the building obtained permits in 2017 and 2022 for seismic work valued at $77,000, there remains an active violation related to the Soft Story Retrofit Program as of October 2023. The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including multiple roof replacements (1992-1993), fire damage repairs (1999), and several complaints about door hardware (2016). More recent concerns include a broken bedroom window handle reported in August 2024 and ongoing parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple complaints about vehicles blocking driveways between 2020 and 2023.

Historically, the building has faced several significant habitability concerns, including a serious complaint in 1996 regarding lack of heat, missing smoke detectors, insufficient insulation, and water damage. While many of these earlier issues were resolved, the persistent non-compliance with the Soft Story Retrofit requirements stands out as a significant ongoing concern. The property has undergone routine inspections, with the most recent known inspection-related complaint from 2007 showing some attention to maintenance, though the current state of compliance with safety requirements remains a critical consideration for potential residents.

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Risk rating

How 140 Cook St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
15th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 441 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.0%
Moderate concern 34.8%
Severe concern 6.2%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

140 Cook St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Permit May 08
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#201709158538
$77,000 · Issued

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