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17 Woodland Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 2631004 2 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 17 Woodland 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 1905
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
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area3,804 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2631004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Roloff Edda C Trustee
Mailing address
11918 Avenida Consentido San Diego CA 92128
Last sale
062603

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 17 Woodland Avenue, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, is a duplex property built in 1905 and currently owned by Edda C. Roloff Trustee. The building's documented history shows minimal construction activity, with only two permits on record: a street space permit from 2010 costing $1 and an expired bathroom remodeling permit from 1998 which included work on removing a wall between the toilet and half bath.

The property has experienced several tree-related incidents since 2021, including two cases of damaged trees (one from vandalism and another that had fallen) in October 2021, and another tree-related incident in October 2021. The building's immediate vicinity has been subjected to recurring issues with abandoned vehicles, particularly noticeable in the period from 2015 to 2024, with multiple reports of vehicles either being present or subsequently removed from the area. Most recently, in June 2023, there was a documented case of a vehicle blocking a driveway that resulted in a citation. The only recorded fire safety incident was an unverified carbon monoxide detector activation, which showed no CO detection or civilian injuries. While the building's permit history is relatively sparse, the surrounding area has experienced persistent challenges with abandoned vehicles and occasional tree maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 17 Woodland 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
57th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 226 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 severity forecast
No violation 55.7%
Moderate concern 18.5%
Severe concern 25.8%
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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17 Woodland Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 26
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 04
Parking on sidewalk

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