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575 Cole St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1229033 22 units · 3 fl · 1992

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 Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
6
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 575 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 1992
2 or more units
22 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAIGHT
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1992
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units22
Floors3
Year built1992
Total area22,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1229033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brennan John P Manager 50 Everson St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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575 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1700 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 22-unit, 3-story building at 575 Cole Street in Haight Ashbury, owned by John P Brennan Co LLC and constructed in 1992, has experienced several notable recent events and ongoing concerns. Most significantly, in early 2024, the building underwent a routine safety inspection that resulted in multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) related to safety equipment, including requirements for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fire escape ladder maintenance, and structural maintenance certification. These violations, while marked as not active, indicate previous compliance issues that required attention. The building has also had two fire incidents in the past seven years, though specific details are not provided in the records. Recent improvements include the replacement of the fire alarm system with a new addressable system in 2023 and reroofing work completed that same year.

The property has seen considerable recent activity regarding unauthorized awnings, with two building permits issued in May 2024 to legalize existing awnings under the awning amnesty program, following previous complaints about unpermitted work. The building has generated a substantial number of 311 service requests over the past seven years (587 total), with recent reports in 2026 documenting issues with garbage and debris, including open cases regarding encampments and human waste concerns. While two Department of Building Inspection (DBI) complaints were filed in 2024, one related to common areas and another regarding a commercial/business work without permit issue, both have been marked as not active. The relatively high number of 311 service requests, totaling 587 in seven years, suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges, though many of these requests are not necessarily indicative of major structural or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 575 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
12thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 511 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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
High failure risk 62%
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

575 Cole St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 31
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJul 30
Garbage and debris

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