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330 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1275014 21 units · 3 fl · 1974

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
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 330 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 1974
2 or more units
21 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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1974
Total area13,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1275014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Volpentest Living Trust
Mailing address
Samuel R & Mary M Volpentes 127 Fairwood Court Richland WA 99352
Last sale
021811

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit apartment building at 330 Parnassus Avenue, currently owned by Volpentest Living Trust, has undergone several significant updates and faced numerous challenges since its construction in 1974. Most notably, in May 2023, the building received substantial electrical system upgrades, with the replacement of ten sub-panels, including a house panel, indicating a comprehensive modernization of the building's electrical infrastructure. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with violations noted in 2024 (alarm systems), 2023 (sleeping area requirements), 2022 (electrical systems), and 2021 (alarm systems and extinguishers), though most have been resolved or corrected.

The building's history includes several concerning periods, particularly between 2000-2006, when multiple violations were recorded, including issues with mold/mildew, building permits, security requirements, and various maintenance problems. Three illegal unit complaints were filed in 2008, suggesting compliance concerns regarding unauthorized occupancy. More recently, a routine inspection was filed in February 2023 and remains active, with building permit records showing maintenance work such as a 2012 storage room restoration and a 2011 window replacement project. The property has maintained some historical features, such as a 1992 reroofing permit, though this permit has expired.

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Risk rating

How 330 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
2th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 515 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.6%
Moderate concern 29.0%
Severe concern 54.4%
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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330 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 23
General Hazardous Materials
Fire ComplaintJul 23
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