172 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

172 Parnassus Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Robert S Mcmillan 2019 Revo. The building has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2016-2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story building, which included the addition of new dwelling units and a comprehensive fire protection sprinkler system installation.

The property has experienced several fire safety upgrades, including a 2021 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current code requirements and periodic maintenance of fire safety equipment, though there was a fire alarm system violation issued and resolved in June 2019. Recent concerns have included a 2019 complaint about mold in the bathroom and plumbing issues, as well as several infrastructure maintenance needs. Building improvements have included window replacements in 2012, reroofing in 2005, and various plumbing upgrades including bathroom and kitchen remodels in 2018.

The property has experienced some exterior maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding the sidewalk and trees, with the most recent sidewalk defect reported in 2024. While there were multiple housing code violations documented in 2003 related to fire safety and maintenance, these were all abated by April 2006. The building's documented history shows a pattern of proactive maintenance and upgrades, particularly focusing on seismic safety and fire protection systems, though some recurring issues with exterior elements and occasional maintenance concerns have been noted.