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775-777 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1261007 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
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 775-777 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
6 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.

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 1900
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1261007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Dewolf Realty Company Po Box 591540 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale

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777 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
775 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 775-777 Cole Street is a two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Talmage O A Co Inc. The building is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story structure and has successfully completed its required seismic retrofit work (completed in 2016 at a cost of $37,500) with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent improvements include ongoing bathroom renovations in Apartment 2 as of October 2023, involving installation of new shower tiles, bathtub replacement, and electrical upgrades (cost: $12,000). The building has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the years, including foundation work in 2016 to replace brick foundations at shear walls with concrete ($9,000), HVAC upgrades in 2016-2017 including the installation of a new forced air furnace and associated plumbing and electrical work ($7,500), and water and gas line modifications in Unit 1.

The property has a history of compliance issues that were addressed in a timely manner. Notably, there were multiple violations related to fire safety (combustible storage and exit signs) and stair repairs documented between 2002 and 2006, all of which were resolved. A concerning complaint about stair sway was filed in 2007, but this was subsequently resolved by 2009. While there was one recent routine inspection in November 2022 that remains active within Housing Inspection Services, no specific violations or issues have been documented in relation to this inspection. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to structural and safety improvements, though the presence of an active routine inspection from 2022 suggests some outstanding matters may still be under review.

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Risk rating

How 775-777 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
50thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
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

775-777 Cole St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Dec 18
Date last observed: 18-dec-25; time last observed: 12:16am; floor: g; unit: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat;
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