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130 Cole St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1194018 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 130 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 1910
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1910
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1194018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1365 Vista Grande Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
March 12, 2002

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 130 Cole Street in Park North, constructed in 1910, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges over the past few years. Most recently, in 2023, the building received a new roof (completed October 2023) and underwent a fire alarm system upgrade (completed June 2023). The property has completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit requirements (Tier 3) as of October 2023, following previous compliance issues noted in 2020. However, several building maintenance and safety concerns have been documented, including recent complaints about exterior weatherproofing issues and paint conditions affecting resident safety (April 2023), and electrical problems with flickering lights and alarm systems (June 2023).

The building's history reveals recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations issued between 2018 and 2024, though many have been resolved or abated. Notable past violations included blocked exits, emergency lighting issues, and problems with fire alarm systems. The property has seen various building improvements over the years, including a soft-story retrofit in 2015, window replacements in 1997, and roof repairs in 1990. Previous tenant complaints have included issues with inadequate heating (2005), peeling paint raising potential lead hazard concerns (2010), and concerns about gas utility shutoff equipment (2002). The building's current maintenance record shows a mix of completed improvements and ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding building exterior conditions and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 130 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
8thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 733 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

130 Cole St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint May 20
Uncategorized Complaint

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