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136 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1272010 3 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 136 Parnassus 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 1912
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1912
Total area3,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1272010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Theisen-Krust Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Theisen Joseph P & Krust Ka 136 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
120101

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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136 Parnassus Ave #2, San Francisco, CA 94117
136 Parnassus Ave #1, San Francisco, CA 94117
136 Parnassus Ave #3, San Francisco, CA 94117
136 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 136 Parnassus Ave, managed by Theisen-Krust Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements and renovations since 2019. Most notably, between 2019 and 2024, the property completed comprehensive safety upgrades, including the installation of a new NFPA13 fire sprinkler system throughout the ground floor in 2023 ($21,242) with a subsequent sprinkler monitoring system added in early 2024 ($14,525). The building underwent substantial electrical improvements in 2023, including an electric service upgrade from 100 to 400 amps, installation of new sub-panels, and complete rewiring of all units. Recent renovations in 2024 focused on Unit 2, involving bathroom and kitchen remodels, including the installation of tankless water heaters and modifications to non-load bearing walls ($60,000).

The property has a history of compliance improvements and regular inspections, including a significant legalization effort in 2019 to formalize two-bedroom units on the first floor and remove unauthorized interior spiral stairs. There were several routine housing inspections between 2003 and 2011 that identified various issues, primarily related to fire safety and security, though all were promptly resolved. A notable tenant buyout occurred in April 2023, involving two tenants and amounting to $49,600. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) primarily relate to street-level issues such as graffiti, garbage, and parking concerns, though these are external to the building itself. The property currently shows all major building permits and violations as resolved or completed, indicating active maintenance and upgrade of building systems and compliance with city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 136 Parnassus 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
95th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.8%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 3.1%
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

136 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Feb 10
Re-roofing no hot works
$28,300 · Complete

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