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326 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1275013 5 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 326 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area5,785 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1275013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sullivan Trust
Mailing address
Mary M Sullivan Trustee 781 Las Colindas Rd San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 326 Parnassus Avenue, constructed in 1925 and owned by the Sullivan Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates over the past decade. Most recently, in June 2023, the building had a gas line replacement completed in unit 4, and prior to that, a steam heating system was installed for the entire building in 2016. The building's plumbing infrastructure has received attention over the years, with drain and vent pipe repairs completed in 2014, though this permit later expired. A roof replacement was undertaken in 2013 at a cost of $9,750, and historical records show earlier maintenance work including deck board repairs in 1987 and another roofing project in 1990.

The building experienced a period of significant violations in early 2003, with multiple issues documented including problems with plumbing systems, interior surfaces, lead paint hazards, fire safety concerns, and inadequate heating systems. All these violations were addressed and officially abated by May 27, 2003. Since then, the building has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2009 and 2017, with no active violations recorded from these inspections. Recent building complaints have been minimal, with none showing active status in recent years. The property has generated several parking-related calls between 2021 and 2024, primarily concerning driveway blockages, though these are external to the building's condition and maintenance history. Regular street cleaning issues have also been documented through 311 calls, with the most recent general cleaning requests reported in September and November 2023.

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Risk rating

How 326 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
27th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 384 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Building size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.9%
Moderate concern 22.1%
Severe concern 21.0%
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

326 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Jun 09
Work category: 1p; replacing leaky gas line from the gas meter to the gas range in the unit 4.
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