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86 Parker Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1036020 12 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 86 Parker Ave 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 1928
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area10,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1036020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Douglas F Wong & Pearl W Ye
Mailing address
Pearl W Yee & Douglas F Won 2112 Lake St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
101597

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 86 Parker Avenue, owned by Douglas F Wong & Pearl W Ye, was constructed in 1928 and has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $48,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance. Recent maintenance records show ongoing fire safety concerns, with the most recent violation issued in August 2024 regarding fire extinguisher service requirements. Historical records indicate a pattern of fire safety issues with multiple violations between 2015-2021 related to extinguishers, alarm systems, and other emergency equipment, though all were eventually abated.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety concerns throughout its history, including a significant 2001-2006 lead paint violation period that required multiple repairs to address interior surface issues. In 2006, the owners completed substantial repairs to address water damage, dry rot, and exterior stucco issues. More recent tenant complaints from 2017 raised concerns about an outdated boiler system and emergency exit access, though these specific complaints appear to have been addressed. The property has also had regular maintenance requirements, including street space permits in 2006 and 2020, and underwent termite repairs and reroofing work in the early 1990s. While the building has maintained basic compliance with major safety requirements, the recurring nature of fire safety violations and the age of the building suggest ongoing maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 86 Parker Ave'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
4th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.9%
Moderate concern 58.3%
Severe concern 8.7%
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

86 Parker Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 27
Extinguishers

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