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17-19 Parker Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1037003 2 units · 4 fl · 1991

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 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 17-19 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 1991
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors4
Year built1991
Total area6,014 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1037003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shain Living Trust
Mailing address
Stephen & Cathy Shain, Ttes 19 Parker Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
012498

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19 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
17 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 17-19 Parker Ave, owned by Shain Living Trust, was constructed in 1991 and is a four-story structure featuring both a flat and an apartment building on one parcel. The building's most significant safety feature, an automatic sprinkler system, was permitted in 1990, though records show this permit expired. Several maintenance issues were documented in 1997, including leaks requiring repairs at both the front and rear elevations, as well as slate and stucco demolition work related to leaking damage. A 2009 incident involving sewage backup through a 4-inch sewer vent was reported and subsequently resolved. More recently, in January 2024, there was a parking enforcement issue involving a vehicle on the sidewalk, which resulted in a citation. The property has had multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2010 and 2022, though none appeared to directly involve the building itself, and all were resolved either through removal or investigation.

The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and compliance with safety requirements, though the expired permits for the sprinkler system and some of the earlier repair work raise questions about whether these issues were fully addressed at the time. A 2015 sewer incident and various cleaning and parking enforcement issues in the surrounding area indicate typical urban maintenance challenges, though these are not necessarily reflective of conditions within the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 17-19 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
61th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 106 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.1%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 4.3%
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

17-19 Parker Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 07
Reroofing: remove all gravels from the roof and haul away. install overlay peel and stick smooth cap sheet and another layer of peel and stick modified bitumen (no torch) total 2000 sq ft.
$8,500 · Complete

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