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155 Cole St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1193009 14 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 155 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 1908
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1908
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
Units14
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area15,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1193009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Triterra Realty Group, Inc Po Box 117309 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
090606

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2104 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2112 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2118 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2114 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2108 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
155 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 155 Cole Street property is a 14-unit, 2-story mixed-use building constructed in 1908, currently owned by 123 Corbett Lp based in Delaware. The building has undergone significant recent renovations and improvements, most notably in 2023, with substantial work in Unit 5 including bathroom additions and kitchen remodels totaling $90,000, along with a new furnace installation. In 2021-2022, the ground floor underwent a major transformation to accommodate a preschool, including electrical work, plumbing installations, and fire safety improvements with new sprinkler systems, along with an upgrade from 400-800 amp electrical service completed in 2020.

The building's history includes several maintenance and safety concerns that have been addressed over time. A small fire occurred in Unit 3 in January 2019, though no civilian injuries were reported. There were heating system complaints in 2019-2020 related to inadequate temperatures and mold issues, which were subsequently abated. The property has maintained compliance with soft-story retrofit requirements, completing necessary work under Tier 4 status. Recent fire safety violations in 2023 and 2024 were addressed, though a new violation for extinguisher service was issued in August 2024. The building has also experienced periodic issues with encampments and garbage/debris in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, and had some construction-related concerns during 2021 paint works for lead remediation that were investigated by housing inspection services.

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Risk rating

How 155 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
3th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 773 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.9%
Moderate concern 65.7%
Severe concern 9.5%
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

155 Cole St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jun 05
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
311 RequestMay 27
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