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401-411 Cole St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1226037 8 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 401-411 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 1907
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1907
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area9,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1226037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Centerstone Realty 1965 Market St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
March 17, 2000

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

401 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
403 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
411 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
405 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
407 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
409 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, eight-unit multi-family residential building at 401-411 Cole Street in Haight Ashbury, owned by Donald Bosbery, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations and required safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program in 2020, including foundation replacement and new shearwall installation at a cost of $6,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The property has seen substantial interior improvements, including a $40,000 kitchen and bathroom renovation in 2016, followed by additional plumbing and electrical updates in 2017 that included new lighting, switches, receptacles, and a 60-amp subpanel installation.

The building has a history of maintenance and safety-related issues, though most have been addressed promptly. Past violations included lead paint hazards (2002), water damage (2003), and various building code compliance matters, all of which were abated by March 2003. More recent fire safety inspections in 2022 and 2020 resulted in corrected conditions, with no serious incidents reported. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including a complete reroofing in 1998 and sewer line replacement in 2010. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily concerned street-level issues such as abandoned furniture and graffiti, which have been resolved. The property's only current open cases from 2024 involve an allegedly defaced parking sign and graffiti on a signal box.

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Risk rating

How 401-411 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
29thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 413 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

401-411 Cole St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 08
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestMay 01
Garbage and debris

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