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1132-1136 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1280019 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 1132-1136 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1280019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ali Zainab
Mailing address
1132 Cole St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
091004

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1134 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1132 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1136 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1132-1136 Cole Street, owned by Ali Zainab, is a two-story structure built in 1908 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, most notably including a roof replacement in 2014 (cost: $9,700) and a substantial foundation underpinning project on the north side in 2009 (cost: $72,000), though this permit expired. In 1996, the property underwent major improvements including a horizontal addition, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and revisions to the rear deck.

The building has experienced several compliance and safety issues, most notably in 2002-2004 when multiple violations were recorded relating to gas utility safety, including the need for proper shutoff tools and instructional diagrams, as well as security requirements for a side metal gate. A significant incident occurred in 2010 when gas appliance venting and drainage issues were reported, though these were subsequently addressed. The property faced a short-term rental violation in 2022, which has since been closed, and a combustible materials issue was corrected in 2016. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved parking enforcement matters, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2024-2024, suggesting ongoing parking challenges in the area.

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Risk rating

How 1132-1136 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
72th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 147 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.8%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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1132-1136 Cole St event timeline

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2025
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