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1108 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1280024 2 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 1108 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 1910
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
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1280024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helen R Simien Trust
Mailing address
Simien Helen R,trustee 6070 Fairlane Dr Oakland CA 94611
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1108 Cole Street, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, is a century-old structure built in 1910, currently owned by the Helen R Simien Trust and containing two units. The building's history reveals some concerning issues, with two notable complaints over the past decade regarding potential structural problems. In 2014, there was a serious complaint about the building possibly separating from its foundation, with concerns about unpermitted and structurally unsound additions that could pose earthquake hazards, though this case remains in "Not Active" status. More recently, in 2022, there was an incident involving an unauthorized structure in the rear yard, described as an 18-foot metal structure that was reportedly under exemption as an amusement device, though this complaint was marked as "Abated."

The building's maintenance history includes a reroofing project from 2006 valued at $10,200, though this permit has since expired. While there have been no reported fire incidents aside from a carbon monoxide detector activation with no CO detected, the property has experienced various street-level issues as documented in 311 calls throughout 2023-2024, primarily related to parking enforcement matters and general street cleaning concerns. These external issues include multiple reports of abandoned vehicles, garbage and debris, damaged trees, and sidewalk cleaning needs, though most of these cases have been resolved. It's worth noting that the two main structural concerns from 2014 and 2022 were filed through the Building Inspection Division, indicating some level of oversight by city authorities, though the lack of documented resolution for the 2014 complaint regarding the building's foundation is notable.

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Risk rating

How 1108 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
32th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 358 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.4%
Moderate concern 32.8%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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1108 Cole St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 19
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 30
Blocking driveway cite tow

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