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232-234 Cole St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211025 4 units · 2 fl · 1913

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 232-234 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 1913
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 1913
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 built1913
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1211025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
234 Cole St # B San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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234 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
232 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 232-234 Cole Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913 in the Park North neighborhood, currently owned by Wanda C. Webb. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure updates, including a complete reroofing in 1994 (permit expired) and a substantial electrical service upgrade in 2003 that installed 200-amp service with five meters to accommodate four units plus one house meter. The property experienced serious plumbing issues between 2004-2009, with multiple violations regarding sewer problems, including plugged sewers and lightwells that created unsanitary conditions, and reports of sewage overflow affecting neighboring properties. While these violations were ultimately abated in 2009, similar issues recurred more recently, with documented sewage backup incidents in 2023 and 2016, indicating potentially ongoing plumbing infrastructure challenges.

The building has also faced egress safety concerns, with a resolution required in 2008 to clear obstructions. More recent maintenance issues have centered around exterior concerns, including ongoing tree-related matters with lifted sidewalk tree roots reported in 2023 and overgrown trees near communication lines noted in 2021. There have been multiple 311 service requests for sidewalk cleaning and debris removal in recent years, with the most recent being a garbage and debris complaint in December 2024. While these recent service requests suggest routine maintenance needs, the frequency of sewage-related incidents between 2004 and 2023 indicates that plumbing infrastructure remains a critical system to monitor within this historic two-family dwelling.

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Risk rating

How 232-234 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
36thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

232-234 Cole St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Sep 11
Sewage back up
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