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128 Parker Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1065044 3 units · 2 fl · 1966

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 128 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 1966
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1966
Total area3,336 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1065044
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Wai John E Ttee 1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
112719

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Initial analysis

The three-unit apartment building at 128 Parker Ave, owned by the John E Wai 1981 Living Trust, is a two-story multi-family residential structure built in 1966 in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance inspections over the years, most notably in 2003 and 2008, when multiple fire safety issues were identified. The 2003 inspection revealed several fire safety concerns, including an obstructed back fire escape, problems with smoke detectors, and the need for fire extinguisher recharging, though all violations were abated by August 27, 2003. The 2008 inspection identified additional fire safety issues, including requirements for fire escape ladder certification and fire extinguisher maintenance, along with plumbing concerns regarding water heater drain pipes; these violations were resolved by November 6, 2008. A reroofing project was permitted in 1999, though that permit has since expired.

More recent history includes a 2018 report of loose garbage on the property and a 2014 incident involving medical waste (needles) on the street/sidewalk area, both of which were resolved. The only recorded fire incident was a false alarm or call, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's most recent routine inspection (from 2008) was limited to exterior only, and while there have been no recorded building violations in the past 15 years, the property has experienced periodic issues with street/sidewalk cleanliness according to 311 calls. The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention in the past, though there have been no documented violations or inspections related to these systems since 2008.

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Risk rating

How 128 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
53th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 128 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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 83.0%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 3.2%
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

128 Parker Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 11
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 11
Parking on sidewalk

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