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422-428 Cole St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1225026 8 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Haight Ashbury
Above average
avg 1.8
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 422-428 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 1904
2 or more units
8 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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area6,858 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1225026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Slattery Martin & Kerry
Mailing address
40 Riverton Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
021221

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424 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
426 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
422 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
428 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 6-unit apartment building at 422-428 Cole Street in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Martin & Kerry Slattery, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone significant recent improvements. Between 2018 and 2021, substantial renovations were completed including the addition of two ADU units on the ground floor, kitchen and bathroom remodels in unit 424B, and extensive safety upgrades including a new fire sprinkler system for the ground floor and a complete fire alarm system replacement with modern monitoring features. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, achieving compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The property experienced notable challenges from late 2019 through 2020, primarily related to construction activities and building maintenance issues. Between December 2019 and March 2020, multiple violations were recorded regarding lead paint, electrical systems, heating, and interior surfaces, though all were officially abated by September 2022. During this period, there were several complaints from tenants regarding construction noise, work hours, and utility disruptions, particularly during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic when work proceeded amid shelter-in-place orders. These complaints included concerns about water heating, electrical systems, and unauthorized construction during non-permitted hours. Despite these challenges, the building has since returned to compliance, with all recent work documented as completed, including comprehensive electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 422-428 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
1th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 575 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.5%
Moderate concern 59.7%
Severe concern 30.7%
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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422-428 Cole St event timeline

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

2025
311 & DBI Complaint Oct 30
Blocked parking space or strip
construction materials
311 & DBI ComplaintOct 30
Public works

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