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154 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

21
Complaints
2
Fire Incidents
452
311 Calls
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

9
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 9% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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154 Cole Street is a 17-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently managed by the Ray John Wittenberg Trust (2011). The property has undergone several significant upgrades over recent years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2018 (Tier 4) to improve seismic safety, window replacements in Units #9 (2019, wood) and other units (2017, vinyl), and various kitchen improvements related to a former restaurant space. The building's infrastructure has seen notable updates, including a new Peerless gas boiler installation in October 2024, kitchen fire system upgrades, and electrical improvements between 2022 and 2024.

However, the building has faced recurring heating system challenges, with multiple tenant complaints about inadequate heat during 2020-2023, including an "inadequate heat" complaint as recent as October 2023. The property has also experienced maintenance issues, evidenced by a June 2023 complaint regarding poor lighting and safety concerns in the basement stairs, and a June 2023 complaint about pest control (insects/rodents) on the second floor. A cluster of building violations was documented in December 2019, including issues with smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and various safety compliance items, though these were abated by May 2021.

Fire safety systems have been a focus, with violations noted for sprinkler systems in 2019, though the building's overall fire safety systems (alarms, extinguishers) were found to have "No Merit" in 2022 inspections. The property also experienced lead paint-related notifications in 2019. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 (January) have documented recurring issues with overflowing garbage facilities, though these are not directly related to building habitability.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 30% of buildings in North Panhandle.

Building Characteristics

Total units 17
Year built 1910
Total area 12700 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

21
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
21
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
2
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
1
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
452
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
1
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 154 Cole St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 2082 Hayes St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 2078 Hayes St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 2080 Hayes St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 2084 Hayes St, San Francisco CA 94117

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154 Cole St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Ray John Wittenberg Tr 2011Ray John Wittenberg Trustee 43 San Marino Dr San Rafael CA 94901

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154 Cole St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 154 Cole St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-28 21:22:42+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Overflowinggarbage_and_debriscity_garbage_can_overflowing Closed
2025-07-27 19:13:51+00:00 Street Defect MTA - OPS Received (Do Not Reallocate)otherNone Closed
2025-07-27 09:37:38+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Overflowinggarbage_and_debriscity_garbage_can_overflowing Closed
2025-07-26 14:07:42+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Overflowinggarbage_and_debriscity_garbage_can_overflowing Closed
2025-07-23 01:42:23+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Overflowinggarbage_and_debriscity_garbage_can_overflowing Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2023-10-27 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesInadequate heat Not Active View on DBI
2023-10-03 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 02-oct-23; time last observed: am; identity of person performing the work: narrow garbage walkway cannot ; exact location: basement; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; ; additional information: dark/poor lighting, steep no handrail, filthy; Not Active View on DBI
2023-06-15 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 14-jun-23; time last observed: 4am; floor: 2nd; unit: 6a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; Not Active View on DBI
2022-11-14 00:00:00+00:002022-12-14 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesThe heat turned off automatically 8am today. customer complained to the landlord and he said that the thermostat was set to 70 degrees, but customer said that it was still too cold. Not Active View on DBI
2021-07-26 00:00:00+00:002021-07-30 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesNo heat since 07/21/2021 Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2022-11-14T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments contact inspector mar via email at wai.mar@sfgov.org it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice), it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection. other sectionnot active
2022-11-14T00:00:00.000Z provide heat to each occupied habitable room capable of maintaining a min. room temp. of 70 degrees f. (21 degrees c.). (701(a) hc) temperatures of habitable rooms observed below code required 70 degrees fahrenheit, centrally controlled heating system appear turned off at time of inspection. adjust or repair heating system to comply with heat requirements. *if adding or replacing system, obtain required building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing permits. the respective city inspectors must finish all permit inspections & sign-off the permit job card to signify the permit work is complete, before the housing inspector can abate this violation. show copy of the permit application & signed job card at reinspection. other sectionnot active
2022-11-14T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. interior areas of unit #10 of subject property located at 154 cole street. building sectionnot active
2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. interior areas of unit #10 of subject property located at 154 cole street. building sectionnot active
2021-07-26T00:00:00.000Z provide heat to each occupied habitable room capable of maintaining a min. room temp. of 70 degrees f. (21 degrees c.). (701(a) hc) steam radiators in unit observed without heat output. repair, add to, or replace heating system to comply with heat requirements. *if adding or replacing system, obtain required building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing permits. the building inspector must finish all permit inspections & sign-off the permit job card to signify the permit work is complete, before the housing inspector can abate this violation. show copy of the permit application & signed job card at reinspection. other sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2019-04-23T00:00:00.000Z154 Cole Stsprinkler / 5-year service abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2020-02-11 00:00:00+00:00735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunctionNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 154 Cole St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

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