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144 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1272011 18 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
Above average
avg 0.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 144 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 1925
2 or more units
18 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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area10,125 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1272011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pearl Street Ventures Llc
Mailing address
5214-f Diamond Heights Bl # San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
082217

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Initial analysis

144 Parnassus Avenue is a 3-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Pearl Street Ventures LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably the completion of soft-story seismic retrofit work in 2016, installation of three new accessory dwelling units in 2019 (converting former ground floor garages), and ongoing maintenance including recent dry rot repairs at stairs in 2024 ($6,800). The building has a documented history of electrical system upgrades and individual unit renovations, with all units having received electrical upgrades between 2004-2014, including rewiring, new fixtures, and circuit improvements.

Recent building inspections and complaints from 2024 have highlighted several maintenance issues that required attention, including fire protection system compliance, fire escape maintenance, and general building repairs, though these issues were marked as "Not Active" after being addressed. Two minor fire alarm incidents were recorded in 2023 and 2022, both resulting from system malfunctions with no injuries reported. The building successfully completed its soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety standards. While the property has a history of maintenance violations (notably in 2003-2004), most recent permits and repair work suggest active management of building systems and infrastructure. The building currently has several open 311 calls from 2024 regarding exterior issues, including sidewalk defects and a potentially damaged tree, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 144 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
6th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 494 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.0%
Moderate concern 53.5%
Severe concern 17.5%
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

144 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jun 02
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintFeb 01
Sleeping Area Requirement

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