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333 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 2633006 10 units · 2 fl · 1916

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 333 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 1916
2 or more units
10 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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2633006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Qbem Property Llc
Mailing address
3226 Grand Ave Oakland CA 94610
Last sale
032219

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Initial analysis

333 Parnassus Avenue is a two-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by Qbem Property LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system in 2015-2016 (costing $19,000), sprinkler system modifications, and security improvements such as a new wrought iron security gate in 2020. Major upgrades have included a complete roof replacement in 2017 ($14,000), solar panel installations (most recently in 2022 totaling 7.155kW), and extensive plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building.

The building has had several notable issues requiring resolution, including unauthorized construction work in 2016 involving unsafe scaffolding during siding installation, and repeated complaints about early morning construction noise in 2015. There was also a period of short-term rental activity between 2018-2019 that resulted in code enforcement action, though this appears to have been resolved following the property's sale. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior upkeep, with the most recent building permits focusing on security and structural improvements. The property has been subject to regular 311 calls, primarily related to construction noise and parking issues, particularly in 2024, although many of these calls were determined to fall outside the jurisdiction of the Department of Building Inspection.

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Risk rating

How 333 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
10th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 473 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.5%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 41.8%
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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The story over time

333 Parnassus Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 28
Curb or curb ramp defect
Street Defect

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