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759-761 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1261003 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 759-761 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 area2,656 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1261003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Katherine A Scanlon 2009 Tr
Mailing address
Scanlon Katherine Trustee 761 Cole St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
101597

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759 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
761 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 759-761 Cole Street is a two-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Katherine A Scanlon 2009 Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant renovations and repairs, with the most substantial work occurring in 2009 when a bathroom remodel was completed at unit 761, including plumbing and electrical work valued at $12,000. Prior improvements include chimney work in 2006, a complete reroofing in 1997, and major structural upgrades in 1994 involving stair repairs, window retrofitting, and foundation replacement.

The property has experienced various maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2023-2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding waste management and street cleaning concerns. These include repeated reports of garbage and debris (including furniture) on the property and surrounding areas, issues with waste toters being left out continuously, and instances of sidewalk blockage. There have also been two documented cases of sidewalk parking violations in 2023, one resulting in a citation. The building's permit history indicates that proper channels were followed for construction work, with final inspections completed for the 2009 bathroom remodel, though initial plumbing and electrical permits for this work did expire before completion, requiring subsequent permits to finalize the work.

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Risk rating

How 759-761 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
61th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 205 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.9%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 12.5%
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

759-761 Cole St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 19
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestMay 19
Permit parking

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