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580-588 Cole St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1230017 9 units · 3 fl · 1908

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
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 580-588 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 1908
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAIGHT
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area8,730 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1230017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Happening House Ventures
Mailing address
Cournale & Co 4630 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
121316

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Included addresses

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1692 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1696 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
586 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
582 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
584 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1698 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
588 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
580 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 580-588 Cole Street building, located in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1908 with 9 units, currently owned by Happening House Ventures. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with particular emphasis on accessibility and modernization. Notable recent improvements include the installation of ADA-compliant features between 2016-2018 (including hallway modifications, restroom improvements, and a new point-of-sale counter), window replacements (26 aluminum windows upgraded to Marvin Integrity wood-clad windows in 2016), and various electrical upgrades. The building completed its soft-story retrofit requirements and received a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issuance, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety standards.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, though it has experienced periods of vacant commercial space and some construction-related complaints between 2014-2020. A series of plumbing and electrical upgrades were completed between 2011-2019, including heating system improvements, bathroom remodels, and kitchen updates. Recent building violations from 2024 were addressed promptly, focusing on gas utility safety requirements, fire escape maintenance, and compliance affidavits. The building's maintenance response to exterior issues has been documented through various complaints and resolutions, including addressing peeling paint and maintaining fire safety systems. Recent activity in 2024-2025 has primarily involved external issues such as encampments, debris cleanup, and sidewalk maintenance, which are being managed through appropriate city services.

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Risk rating

How 580-588 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
2th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 569 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.2%
Moderate concern 39.8%
Severe concern 39.0%
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

580-588 Cole St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Not offensive
city receptacle
311 RequestJun 18
Garbage and debris

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