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610 Cole St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1247020 21 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 610 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 1906
2 or more units
21 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.

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 1906
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area17,232 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1247020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Olson Carl Edward & Linda L 55 W Oak Knoll Dr San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
December 01, 1994

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Included addresses

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1687 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1699 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1685 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1697 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
610 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 610 Cole Street property, located in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood, is a three-story, 21-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906 and currently owned by the Olson Family Trust. The building has undergone significant safety upgrades in recent years, including the completion of mandatory soft-story retrofits in 2022 (with a cost of $101,000) and a recent fire alarm system upgrade in December 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, demonstrating compliance with city-wide seismic safety and fire protection standards. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, including recent fire violations related to sleeping area requirements in December 2023 (now abated), a 2024 fire complaint regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems (no merit), and previous violations related to unauthorized construction work in 2014, though most historical building violations have been resolved.

Recent building improvements have focused on modernization and safety, including a 2019 interior tenant remodel costing $121,000, installation of new HVAC systems, security upgrades (including exterior security cameras), and various plumbing and electrical improvements. The property has maintained active compliance with regular fire safety inspections, though there have been recurring issues with alarm systems and sprinkler systems, with most being categorized as "No Merit" or "Condition Corrected." The building's commercial storefront space has experienced periodic vacancy and unauthorized modifications, particularly regarding roll-down metal doors, with recent complaints filed in 2022-2023 now either closed or in active review. A notable recent finding from June 2023 involved observed mold in Unit 105, though this complaint is listed as "Not Active." The property's location has been subject to various municipal service calls in recent months (2024), primarily related to street conditions and city services, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 610 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 564 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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 80%
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

610 Cole St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJul 27
Garbage and debris

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