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1119-1121 Cole St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1281004 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 1119-1121 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 area2,884 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1281004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Seed West Llc
Mailing address
1900 Highland Ave Manhattan Beach CA 90266
Last sale
103118

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1119 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1121 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1119-1121 Cole Street, owned by Seed West LLC, is a 1908 flats and duplex structure located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone extensive renovations and maintenance work over the past several years, with the most significant recent improvements occurring in 2022, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel (including cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and electrical work), bathroom updates, the installation of a gas fireplace, new furnace and air ducts, and the addition of a tankless water heater. The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades since 2015, addressing various systems such as plumbing (including foundation footing replacements, water heater updates, and comprehensive plumbing work in bathrooms and kitchen), electrical systems (including rewiring of kitchen and bathroom areas, and installation of new circuits and receptacles), and infrastructure elements.

Historical records indicate some notable structural concerns, including foundation work completed in 2015 and a termite infestation in 2015 that affected the fence's structural integrity. The property has had some construction-related complaints, including noise issues in 2018, though these appear to be resolved. Planning records show previous proposals for significant expansions and modifications, including basement family room and bathroom expansions, garage reconfiguration, and upper unit expansion, though the current status of these initiatives is marked as closed informational. The building's maintenance record demonstrates regular upkeep and system improvements, with particular attention paid to water-related issues (including multiple water heater replacements and plumbing repairs) and ongoing updates to keep the property modern and functional.

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Risk rating

How 1119-1121 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
92th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.0%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 3.8%
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

1119-1121 Cole St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 22
Lower 1st floor slab, remodel 1/f & garage, relocate (e) full bath and add wet bar. connect new 1/f space to (e) 2/f unit w/ new internal spiral stair. excavate new patio area at rear of 1/f w/ stair up to grade level. demo (e) rear stair, replace with (n) spiral stair and landings.
$180,000 · Triage
Planning ProjectOct 08
The project proposes lowering 1st floor slab, remodel 1st floor and garage, relocate existing full bath and add wet bar. Connect new 1st floor space to existing 2nd floor unit with new internal spiral stair. Excavate a new patio area at the rear of the 1st floor with stair up to grade level. Demo existing rear stair, replace with new spiral stair and landings.

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