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182-186 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1273013 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 182-186 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 1909
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
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area6,144 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1273013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joel Bernard Drouet 2018 Tr
Mailing address
Drouet Joel Bernard Ttee 583 Arkansas St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
020619

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184 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
182 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
186 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 182-186 Parnassus Avenue, owned by Joel Bernard Drouet 2018 Tr, is a three-story structure built in 1909 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2018, re-roofing in 2021 (cost: $18,000), and bathroom remodeling work in 2002 (cost: $16,000). A serious electrical incident occurred in January 2018 when tenants reported smoke and PG&E discovered smoldering wires in the attic, though this was subsequently addressed through the electrical upgrade completed in September 2018.

The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over its history, with a notable cluster of violations in 2003 related to fire safety, plumbing, security, and building maintenance. These violations were all abated by August 2003. More recently, in 2024, there have been complaints regarding uncontained paint scraping affecting neighboring properties. The property has undergone various improvements, including the replacement of multiple plumbing fixtures and attempted parking improvements, though some historical permits related to parking garage installation from 1999-2001 are noted as expired. The building's fire safety record shows two incidents - a building fire and a gas leak, though with no civilian injuries reported in either case. The surrounding area has experienced several infrastructure issues recently, particularly with the sidewalk condition, with reports of both collapsed and lifted sections due to tree roots, though these are municipal, rather than building, issues.

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Risk rating

How 182-186 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
12th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 463 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.6%
Moderate concern 39.1%
Severe concern 13.3%
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

182-186 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 17
Building violation
The following is a list of the existing building codes that shall be honored in the performance of the paint work. provide notification to…
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 17
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