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22 Cole St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1189015 4 units · 2 fl · 1954

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 22 Cole 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 1954
2 or more units
4 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1954
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area3,346 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1189015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Luisa P Cheung Trustee 130 Eastwood Dr San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
October 22, 1998

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 22 Cole Street in Park North, owned by Cheung Living Trust 2016, was constructed in 1954 and has undergone several notable events over its history. The building experienced a water leak issue in July 2015, requiring repairs to the front window trim on the second floor, for which a $500 permit was issued. In 2017, a routine safety inspection revealed multiple fire safety violations that were subsequently addressed and abated by April 18, 2017, including the installation of carbon monoxide alarms, smoke enclosure door closers, and servicing of fire extinguishers. These violations, while significant at the time, were promptly corrected and the building has not had any recorded fire safety violations since.

The property has maintained regular safety inspections over the years, with records showing inspections in 2001 and 2004, all of which were resolved. More recently, there has been some activity around the building's exterior, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, including reports of abandoned furniture and a mattress, though these appear to be related to the street/sidewalk areas rather than the building itself. Several 311 calls in early 2024 involved shared spaces and signage issues, which were resolved through inspection and abatement. Notably, there was a planning record indicating that one unit (Apt. 2) had been used for commercial shipping and packing purposes, though this appears to have been resolved. The most recent building-related work was an electrical permit from 2005 for a garage door operator installation, though this permit has since expired. The building's most recent known compliance status is from 2023, where issues related to shared spaces and signage were addressed, with most recent general inquiries being routed to Streets and Highways for further action.

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Risk rating

How 22 Cole 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
43rdpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 454 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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22 Cole St event timeline

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