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773 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1261006 12 units · 4 fl · 1900

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 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 773 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
12 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
Units12
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area7,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1261006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Talmage O A Co Inc
Mailing address
Dewolf Realty Company Po Box 591540 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 773 Cole Street, owned by Talmage O A Co Inc, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant upgrades and faced multiple concerns over the years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic safety improvements in 2012-2015, including a $53,000 soft story retrofit under San Francisco Building Code Chapter 34B, achieving Tier 3 status with work completed and CFC issued. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial improvements, including a 200-ampere electrical service upgrade with new meters and panels in 2011, water heater replacement in 2013, and garage door replacement during the seismic retrofit.

The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding drainage and sewage issues, with a significant complaint filed in September 2019 regarding recurring sewage problems near the garage area during rain and after restroom use, though this complaint is listed as not active. Fire safety has also been a concern, with violations recorded in 2017-2018 related to street numbering and sprinkler system maintenance, the latter being referred to a hearing. Street space permits have been regularly issued from 2017 to 2018, primarily at a minimal cost of $1 each, suggesting ongoing utilization or maintenance of public space adjacent to the property. While the building has undergone substantial safety improvements, the recurring nature of some maintenance issues indicates potential challenges with building systems and infrastructure upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 773 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
4th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 505 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.4%
Moderate concern 50.8%
Severe concern 24.8%
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

773 Cole St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jun 05
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit

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