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229 Edgewood Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 2641020 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 229 Edgewood 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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 1908
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
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2641020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Irwin Marsha Ann Trustee 229 Edgewood Ave San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 229 Edgewood Avenue is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by the Marsha Ann Irwin Trust-2005. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a significant rear concrete slab replacement in 2015 to address dryrot issues, though historical maintenance records also indicate earlier improvements such as a reroofing project completed in 1994. A concerning incident occurred in 2020 when a tenant reported multiple serious issues in what appears to be an unauthorized rear cottage unit, including water intrusion, mold, and an allegedly illegal unit status, which may have involved improper census reporting requirements. This situation, which was reported to Housing Inspection Services, remains officially listed as "Not Active."

The building has experienced several fire alarm incidents over the years, though all were determined to be false alarms or unintentional activations, with no civilian injuries reported. A combustible materials complaint was filed in late 2020 but was closed with "No Merit." The surrounding area has seen numerous service calls in recent months (2024-2025), primarily related to parking issues, including multiple reports of illegal parking and garbage concerns, though these issues are more related to the neighborhood rather than the building itself. In 2022 and 2023, two nearby properties (281 and 205 Edgewood Avenue) underwent tenant buyouts, suggesting a pattern of tenant transitions in the area, though these are not directly related to the subject property.

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Risk rating

How 229 Edgewood 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
16thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 442 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 42%
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

229 Edgewood Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jun 25
Public Records Request - 229 Edgewood
Under Review
Planning RecordMay 16
COMPLAINT REFERRED FROM DBI: WORK W/O PERMIT; ILLEGAL CHANGE OF USE; Dwelling Unit Merger in main Bldg as a single-family dwelling; property profile lists 3 dwelling units on 2 floors. Per Notice of Constraints, an OMI eviction in 2016. The owner was required to occupy Unit B as a primary residence for 36 months (through February 25, 2019). Unit B no longer appears to function as a separate dwelling.

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