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3-5 Parsons St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1169024 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3-5 Parsons 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,436 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1169024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Moon Tang Wong Bypass Trust
Mailing address
Shui Chau Wong Trustee 526 25Th Ave Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
031997

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3 Parsons St, San Francisco, CA 94118
5 Parsons St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 3-5 Parsons Street in Lone Mountain, owned by the Moon Tang Wong Bypass Trust, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements over its lifetime. Most recently, in August 2023, the building received a complete reroofing at a cost of $13,000, marking the latest in a series of roof-related works that began with a reroofing project in 1992. The property underwent important plumbing updates in February 2014 with the replacement of clay sewer lines and installation of new sewer piping, demonstrating commitment to maintaining critical infrastructure. Historical records show compliance-related work was completed in 1986, and in 2000 there was a rear stair repair project, though this permit ultimately expired.

The building has been subject to routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2003, 2009, and 2017, none of which indicated ongoing concerns as they are all listed as not active. While the building itself appears to be maintained according to required standards, the immediate vicinity has experienced numerous sanitation challenges in recent months, with multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris between March and December 2024, including reports of furniture, yard waste, and other loose garbage. These external issues, while not directly affecting the building's habitability, may impact the immediate environment around the property. The most recent street-related matters were primarily resolved through appropriate agency intervention, though some cases were marked as private property issues or had no work needed upon inspection.

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Risk rating

How 3-5 Parsons 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
36th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 332 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Number of units

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.0%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 13.9%
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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3-5 Parsons St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
electronics
311 RequestJan 07
Garbage and debris

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