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149 Cole St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1193008 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 149 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 1922
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,894 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1193008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henry & Mattie Collins Trus
Mailing address
Henry Jr & Mattie E Collins 626 Head St San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 149 Cole Street, built in 1922 and currently owned by the Henry & Mattie Collins Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most pressing is an active concern regarding the rear yard concrete slab, with the latest permit issued in July 2024 for replacement work costing $14,000 to address soil migration issues identified in March 2023. The building underwent substantial violations in 2022-2023, including the presence of an unauthorized residential unit ("151B") in the garage area, which is currently under review for removal, and multiple interior maintenance issues such as water leaks, lack of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various interior surface problems, all of which were abated by August 2022. The property has also undergone several structural and safety improvements, including electrical system upgrades in 2016 with new panels, repairs to rust-damaged stairs in 2021, and previous retaining wall issues causing drainage problems in 2020.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both reactive and proactive improvements, with recent efforts focused on stabilizing the rear concrete slab area. While many past violations have been resolved, active matters remain under consideration, including the proposed return of the illegal basement unit to garage use, which is currently under planning review. The property has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with previous calls in 2007 and 2008 for unrelated matters that resulted in no injuries. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement and general street cleaning issues, suggesting typical urban neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems. The building's historical records indicate ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with current codes and standards, particularly in addressing past unauthorized modifications and their impact on building safety and habitability.

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Risk rating

How 149 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

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
21th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 630 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.5%
Moderate concern 57.9%
Severe concern 20.5%
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

149 Cole St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 13
Toters left out 24x7
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
DBI ComplaintApr 09
Date last observed: 07-apr-26; time last observed: 9:30pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; retaining wall collapse; ; additional information: i am reporting a neighboring property that has been left in a state of neglect for over a year. the backyard has been torn up and not restored, creating significant rodent harborage conditions. the fencing is also damaged or incomplete, allowing rodents to travel between properties. this condition is directly causing an ongoing rodent infestation affecting adjacent buildings, including mine. despite pest control efforts on our property, the issue persists due to the unmaintained conditions at the source property. this appears to be a violation of property maintenance and health standards and is creating an unsafe and unsanitary condition. requesting inspection and enforcement to require remediation of the yard and repair of the fence to eliminate the rodent harborage.;

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