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801 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1267067 3 units · 2 fl · 1978

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
Above average
avg 0.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 801 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 1978
2 or more units
3 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 1978
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area5,716 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1267067
Ownership

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

Mailing address
O'donnell Patrick Trustee/s Po Box 320065 San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 801 Cole Street, constructed in 1978, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over recent years. Most notably, in late 2017, the building faced serious structural concerns when Housing Inspection Services issued violations regarding compromised rear decks that serve as emergency egress, citing issues of dry rot and structural damage. These violations were resolved in May 2018 through permitted repairs, including a $25,000 rear balcony repair and a $2,200 decking replacement project. The building's safety systems have received recent attention, with an electrical permit issued in December 2023 for modifications to the fire alarm system, including upgrading the fire panel and installing low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current safety codes.

The property has a documented history of routine housing inspections dating back to 2002-2006, and while the recent 311 calls primarily relate to street and parking issues, they do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management. A recent (January 2025) paint shop request and several other municipal service requests have been recorded, but these pertain to city infrastructure rather than the building itself. The only recorded fire incident was an unintentional alarm system activation with no injuries or damage reported. The ownership entity, 801 Cole Street LLC, appears to have addressed the most pressing structural concerns from 2017, though potential maintenance needs are suggested by the building's recent history of required repairs.

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Risk rating

How 801 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
39thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 321 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

801 Cole St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 31
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311 RequestJul 31
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