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235 Paris St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6016032 3 units · 2 fl · 1917

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Excelsior
Above average
avg 1.4
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 235 Paris St 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 1917
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area2,175 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6016032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elaine Chow & Tony Chung Ki
Mailing address
Wong Elaine Chow & Tony Chu 565 Edna St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
072414

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 235 Paris Street in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Elaine Chow and Tony Chung Ki, has a significant maintenance history dating back to 1997. Most notably, in 2019 the property faced multiple building violations that triggered a comprehensive compliance process, including issues with stairs and railings, fire proofing in the garage ceiling, and various plumbing and electrical permit requirements. These violations were ultimately resolved by May 2021, and during this period, the property underwent several important repairs including back stairs and railings work, hole patching, and fire safety equipment installation. The building's infrastructure received attention in mid-2019 with the installation of three new water heaters and water meters.

Recent activity at the property, as of early 2025, shows several ongoing municipal concerns including sidewalk defects, overgrown trees, and multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property grounds. These issues appear to be primarily external to the building structure itself. The property experienced a minor electrical incident in 2022 involving arcing/shorted equipment, though no civilian injuries were reported, and there was a temporary fire complaint regarding blocked exits that was determined to have no merit. Historical records from 1997 indicate a previous dispute regarding garage space usage, which was resolved within one month. The building's maintenance and compliance history suggests active management, particularly in response to the significant code violation cluster of 2019, though the recent external maintenance issues documented in 2024 may warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 235 Paris St'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
27th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 246 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.9%
Moderate concern 29.0%
Severe concern 28.1%
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

235 Paris St event timeline

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

2022
Fire Complaint Sep 03
Blocked Exits
No Merit

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