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700 Parnassus Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1759019 24 units · 3 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 700 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
24 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1925
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units24
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area16,305 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1759019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1407 5th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 700 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
2ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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700 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Oct 01
Electrical Systems
No Merit
Plumbing PermitSep 24
Work category: 8p; remove and recycle the existing leaking laars sn#d02cc0011 permit number 159803 and replace it with a new laars mt2v-300. (bjob b-4090)

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