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223-227 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 2630044 3 units · 3 fl · 1903

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
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 223-227 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 1903
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1903
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1903
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2630044
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven G Vitcov & Ruby Ghad 324 Locust St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 07, 1991

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225 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
227 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
223 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 223-227 Parnassus Avenue, owned by Steven G Vitcov and Ruby Ghad, was constructed in 1903 and has experienced several significant maintenance events over its lifetime. Most recently, the building has shown some concerns regarding exterior maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to general cleaning, loose garbage, and graffiti on or near the property. A notable safety concern was documented in 2005 when decorative ornaments at the upper left front of the building were reported as loose and falling onto the sidewalk, though this violation was officially abated in 2011. The building has undergone several major repairs including a complete reroofing in 2009 ($9,000), dryrot and termite damage repairs in 1998, sidewalk repairs in 2003, and various structural repairs in the late 1980s involving beam and perimeter base work. There have been routine housing inspections in 2017 and at least one complaint regarding unauthorized construction work in 2016, though all these matters were marked as not active. The property's recent history shows persistent issues with external maintenance as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024, including concerns about graffiti, general cleaning, and waste management, though these have generally been resolved through official channels.

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Risk rating

How 223-227 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
35thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 342 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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 age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

223-227 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 04
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJul 04
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