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716 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1252043 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 716 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,270 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1252043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rhoton King & Gwen
Mailing address
716 Cole St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
052421

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716 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
716 A Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 716 Cole Street, owned by King & Gwen Rhoton, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with major renovations completed in 2018 including the replacement of rear exterior stairs and addition of new decks on all three levels, as well as raising the roof on the top floor rear bedroom. This project, costing $100,000, was followed by various window upgrades, most recently in 2022 when three street-facing windows were replaced with wood windows meeting modern energy standards. The building received comprehensive updates in 2010 including kitchen and bathroom remodeling for both units, electrical system upgrades with three meters, and installation of a solar PV system in 2013.

Recent concerns primarily relate to exterior maintenance and public space issues, with multiple reports of illegal parking and sidewalk obstruction occurring throughout 2024. There is currently an open issue regarding a missing side sewer vent cover reported in February 2024. The building's safety systems have shown some activity, with three fire alarm incidents noted - all were either due to system malfunction or accidental activation with no actual fire or injuries reported. The property has maintained regular upkeep of major systems, including roofing work in 2010 and plumbing improvements such as a tankless water heater installation in 2020. While the building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding parking enforcement in the vicinity, the major systems and living spaces have received consistent updates and improvements over the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 716 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
94th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 32 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.0%
Moderate concern 10.3%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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The story over time

716 Cole St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit May 19
Replace 3 windows facing the street. no size changes. material is wood. max u-factor 0.30 or better.
$10,000 · Issued

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