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432-434 Cole St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1225025

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 432-434 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 1900
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built1900
Total area3,895 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1225025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Moreman-Notsch Revocable Tr
Mailing address
432 Cole St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
020309

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432 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
434 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 432-434 Cole Street property, located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood and built in 1900, has experienced several significant events throughout its history, most notably a fire incident in May 2006 that resulted in substantial damage requiring $75,000 in repairs to drywall, framing, electrical systems, windows, siding, roofing, and deck components. Following the fire, the building underwent a series of renovations in 2008, including a controversial change of use application attempting to convert from four units to two units while merging upper-level units into a single-family dwelling, and plans to rebuild a ground-floor unit. This period also saw various improvements including a kitchen remodel, front door replacement, electrical system updates, and the installation of a 3 kW solar system in 2009. The property has encountered multiple compliance issues, with three violations filed in March 2008 regarding security requirements and gas utility safety, though all were subsequently abated.

In recent years, the building has maintained general stability, though there have been periodic complaints about construction work hours and social distancing violations in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The property has undergone routine inspections, including a 2008 housing inspection of common areas, and there was a 2002 complaint regarding unpermitted construction work. Parking-related issues have been frequent in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2023 for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. The most recent building-related incident involved graffiti in September 2023, which was promptly addressed and resolved. Planning records indicate a mandatory discretionary review was conducted to legalize existing units and construct a new ground-floor unit, with authorization granted for four dwelling units, though the actual number of units remains somewhat unclear based on various permit applications.

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Risk rating

How 432-434 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
70th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 174 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.2%
Moderate concern 17.6%
Severe concern 25.2%
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

432-434 Cole St event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Apr 09
--- 3 construction trucks on street , 5 to 6 people not following social distancing order (311 sr#12281038)
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