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123-125 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1277001C 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 123-125 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1277001C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peterson Family Trust
Mailing address
Peterson Donald A Ttee 4922 Fernglen Dr Santa Rosa CA 95405
Last sale
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123 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
125 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 123-125 Parnassus Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by the Peterson Family Trust. The building is undergoing significant renovations in 2024, including window replacements, extensive interior remodeling, bathroom additions, kitchen renovations, electrical upgrades, and HVAC improvements, with permits issued for work valued at over $100,000. These improvements encompass both units, with unit 125 receiving complete rewiring, a 200-amp service upgrade, and furnace replacement, while unit 123 will see similar electrical and plumbing enhancements.

The building's history reveals some concerning past issues that have been addressed, particularly in 2014-2015 when multiple housing code violations were documented, including problems with stairs, water damage, fire safety features, smoke detectors, and windows. These violations were successfully abated by April 2015, following repairs that included addressing dry rot on side stairs and other code compliance work. Prior to the recent renovations, the property had undergone various maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, including a 2016 wall heater replacement and a 2010 cast iron sewer line installation. The building has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls between 2020-2023, though these are external to the building itself. A single fire incident was reported as a false alarm, with no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 123-125 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
96th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.8%
Moderate concern 9.6%
Severe concern 2.6%
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

123-125 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Oct 01
DBI Referral: Construction of a structure and concrete patio in the rear of the property.
Closed - No Violation
Building PermitSep 05
Responding to complaints #202541989 & 202542438: level portion of the rear yard not exceeding 30 inches to be level with the concrete slab of the storage shed; reframe the shed to be less than 100 square feet in projected roof area & less than 8' ht. shed not habitable.

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