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120 Parker Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1065046 12 units · 3 fl · 1932

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 120 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 1932
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1932
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1932
Total area11,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1065046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
C/o Marvin Frankel 1819 Polk St #350 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
October 15, 2004

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 120 Parker Avenue, owned by Jordan Square LLC and constructed in 1932, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over the past decades. The building has seen significant plumbing, electrical, and unit improvements between 2004-2018, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in multiple units, installation of automatic garage doors, and the replacement of a domestic hot water volume heater in 2018. A notable electrical incident occurred during Christmas 2014 involving short-circuited wires that required responses from both SFFD and PG&E. Between 2016 and 2017, the building was addressed for multiple fire safety violations, including issues with fire escape ladders, fire proofing materials, and smoke/CO alarm compliance, all of which were eventually abated.

The property has experienced various maintenance and inspection events over the years, including routine inspections in 2001 and 2004 that uncovered several unauthorized modifications and unpermitted work, though these issues were subsequently addressed. Fire safety systems have been a recurring focus, with multiple fire complaints regarding alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler systems recorded between 2018 and 2024, though most were determined to have no merit or were corrected promptly. The building's infrastructure has been periodically updated, with significant electrical and plumbing work documented through numerous permits, including comprehensive rewiring and plumbing system upgrades in various units. Recent years have shown mostly routine maintenance interactions, with recent complaints about tree maintenance and sidewalk conditions being the most pressing exterior issues.

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Risk rating

How 120 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
9thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

120 Parker Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Feb 25
Combustible Materials
No Merit

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