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312 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1275009 6 units · 2 fl · 1951

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
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 312 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 1951
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area5,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1275009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Monica L Schefski Trust
Mailing address
Monica L Schefski Trustee 1320 Buckingham Way Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 312 Parnassus Avenue, owned by the Monica L Schefski Trust and built in 1951, has undergone several significant upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire safety modernization in late 2024 including an upgraded fire alarm system, new low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and replacement of the main electrical service panel with multi-meters. The building has shown consistent maintenance regarding its infrastructure, with earlier improvements including a complete re-roofing project completed in 2017 (valued at $18,000) and critical electrical upgrades in 2022 involving main wire replacement.

The property had a substantial cluster of violations in early 2003, primarily related to fire safety systems, security requirements, and plumbing, including issues with the fire escape ladder, central alarm system, security viewers, gas meter instructions, and fire sprinklers at the garbage chute. These violations were all addressed and abated by March 2009. Since then, there have been relatively few issues, with only two notable tenant complaints in 2014 regarding general maintenance and water quality, both of which were resolved within two months. A recent sidewalk defect was reported and resolved in 2019. The building's documented history suggests a generally well-managed property with recent investments in safety systems and infrastructure, though potential tenants should note the building's age and past history of fire safety-related violations, all of which were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 312 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
29th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 373 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.5%
Moderate concern 17.6%
Severe concern 20.9%
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

312 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Nov 22
Replacing 200 amp fusible main service panel., with 7 multi meters with new one
Issued
Electrical PermitNov 16
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. 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

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