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200 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1274037 23 units · 4 fl · 1973

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 200 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 1973
2 or more units
23 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
Units23
Floors4
Year built1973
Total area14,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1274037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gaehwiler 2000 Tr
Mailing address
Gaehwiler Martin A Jr Ttee 1550 Michigan St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
120820

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Initial analysis

The 23-unit apartment building at 200 Parnassus Avenue, managed by Gaehwiler 2000 Tr, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its 1973 construction. Most recently, in September 2023, the building completed the installation of sounders in every dwelling unit to meet updated safety codes, following earlier fire system improvements including a January 2017 retrofit of the fire alarm system with new devices. A critical unresolved issue is an active complaint filed in September 2024 regarding an expired boiler permit that requires attention. The building has seen regular unit improvements, including Unit 302's kitchen remodel in 2018 and Unit 102's acoustic upgrades in 2020. Infrastructure maintenance has been addressed through various permits, such as a 2019 elevator upgrade and an earlier complete window replacement and siding renovation in 2008.

The property's history includes several management and maintenance challenges in the early 2000s, particularly regarding on-site management, which generated multiple complaints between 2002-2005. While these issues appear to have been resolved, as evidenced by recent inspections showing no violations, there have been recurring concerns about garbage management in the immediate vicinity, with multiple 311 calls regarding overflowing city garbage cans in late 2024. The building has experienced several fire alarm system activations and false alarms over the years, though no injuries have been reported in any fire-related incidents. Recent inspections in February 2024 showed no violations, and compliance affidavits were submitted, indicating improved maintenance oversight.

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Risk rating

How 200 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
3th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.4%
Moderate concern 63.4%
Severe concern 14.3%
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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200 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 10
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestJun 10
Board of supervisors

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