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712 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1252045 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 712 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 area2,335 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1252045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tet-712 Cole Llc
Mailing address
Peak Properties (maggie) 2815 W Roscoe St Chicago IL 60618
Last sale
102819

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712 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
712 A Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 712 Cole Street, owned by Tet-712 Cole LLC, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with major work occurring between 2019 and 2022. Substantial interior remodeling was completed in 2019, including kitchen and bathroom renovations in both units, addition of laundry facilities, and modifications to living spaces. In 2020-2021, further improvements were made including the addition of new habitable space, bathroom modifications, and structural work involving replacement of posts and beams, along with foundation work. The building received a new roof in 2022, and electrical systems were completely rewired in the same year. Plumbing upgrades include furnace replacement and new sewer connections, with multiple bathroom renovations completed between 2019 and 2021.

While the building improvements generally reflect positive maintenance and upgrades, there have been some concerning incidents. In February 2022, a complaint was filed regarding unpermitted construction, sidewalk damage, and parking issues during the renovation period, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. More recently, between August and October 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues in the vicinity of the building, including instances of human waste, glass, and electronics on the street. The property has experienced three fire department responses related to detector activations, though none of these incidents involved actual fire or carbon monoxide issues. These recent external cleanliness and safety concerns, coupled with the 2022 construction-related complaint, warrant attention, though it's worth noting that many of the recent reports may relate to issues on public streets rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 712 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
100th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.1%
Moderate concern 9.6%
Severe concern 2.3%
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

712 Cole St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 21
Affixed improperly
Illegal Postings
Building PermitApr 04
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#: 202103156529, 201911268282 and 202009043541 all work is complete.

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