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219-221 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 2630045 2 units · 2 fl · 1903

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 219-221 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
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 built1903
Total area2,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2630045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Macsweeney Sharon Whelan
Mailing address
1501 33rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
032007

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219 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
221 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 219-221 Parnassus Avenue, owned by Sharon Whelan Macsweeney, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1903 in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood. The building's documented permit history shows an attempted reroofing project in early 2002 with an estimated cost of $12,000, though records indicate this permit expired, and a sidewalk-related permit from late 2002 with no associated costs.

The property has experienced various street-level maintenance issues over the past 14 years, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2022 and 2015 involving sidewalk cleanliness concerns (other loose garbage and glass, respectively). There was a notable pattern of waste management issues in mid-2011, with three separate reports regarding garbage receptacles being left out continuously (24x7). Prior to that, there were two instances of offensive graffiti on utility poles recorded in 2009 and 2011, both of which were resolved. An abandoned motorcycle was reported in 2013, though it had reportedly left the area by the time authorities arrived for inspection. While these incidents represent various maintenance challenges in the vicinity of the property, it's important to note that most were related to street and sidewalk conditions rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 219-221 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
50th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.7%
Moderate concern 25.6%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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