700 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The 24-unit, three-story apartment building at 700 Parnassus Ave in the Inner Sunset, owned by Manfred & Sheila Cox Angste, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges since its construction in 1925. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $105,000, and is currently undergoing a 400-amp electrical service upgrade with panel changes as of November 2024.

The building has experienced persistent heating system issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat documented between 2014 and most recently in March 2024, including a significant complaint about sewage leaks in garage #6 in October 2023. Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with violations related to sleeping area requirements and extinguisher maintenance in 2022-2023, as well as three fire-related incidents including an elevator rescue and carbon monoxide incident, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries. The property has received various improvements over the years, including the replacement of 93 windows with vinyl units in 2005, roof work in 1994 and 1990 earthquake repairs, along with plumbing upgrades such as a new boiler installation in 2014.

The building faced multiple interior maintenance challenges in 2003, including issues with mold, wall damage, and window frames, all of which were subsequently resolved. Recent maintenance concerns are being documented through 311 calls, with open issues including damaged trees, sidewalk defects, and construction noise. The building's fire safety systems appear to be receiving ongoing attention, with recent fire alarm system corrections noted in October 2024, though a sleeping area violation from November 2023 remains open according to current records.