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226-228 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1274011 5 units · 2 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
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 226-228 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 1908
2 or more units
5 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,695 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1274011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Al-shamma Ibbie White,trust 4620 Kapuna Road Kilauea HI 96754
Last sale

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226 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
228 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 226-228 Parnassus Avenue is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by the Abdul R Al-shamma Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably the completion of mandatory Seismic Soft Story Retrofit work in 2017 (Tier 3) costing $40,000, and a voluntary fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 ($14,400) to comply with safety requirements including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. Unit #1 received substantial interior renovations in 2014, including kitchen and bathroom updates totaling $22,000, while earlier work in 2003 involved comprehensive electrical upgrades and floor plan reconfiguration. The building had a cluster of violations in early 2003 related to plumbing, fire safety, security, and interior surfaces, but these were all resolved by August 2003.

Recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of sidewalk defects (2021), and multiple instances of graffiti (2018-2022), though these were generally addressed promptly by city services. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both structural and safety improvements, with no active building violations or complaints on record since 2017. The most recent routine housing inspection in 2017 concluded without any noted ongoing concerns, and the property has since complied with major safety requirements such as the soft story retrofit and fire alarm system upgrades, suggesting a commitment to maintaining current safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 226-228 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
45thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 289 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

226-228 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit May 25
Voluntary upgrade of existing fire alarm system and to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1.
$14,400 · Complete
Electrical PermitMay 20
Modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db at pillow to comply with sffd bulletin 1103.7.6.1

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