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480-482 Filbert St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0087007A 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 480-482 Filbert 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 1939
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.

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 1939
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1939
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0087007A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
P O Box 3826 Santa Cruz CA 95063
Last sale
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482 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
480 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 480-482 Filbert Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Lloyd & Theresa Colombini, was constructed in 1939 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex building. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past two decades. The most substantial work was completed in 2013, including the addition of a half bath, relocation of laundry facilities, ground floor renovation, and major electrical upgrade to 200 amps, along with corresponding plumbing work for new fixtures and electrical systems. Earlier improvements included window replacement in 2001 (12 vinyl windows), kitchen cabinet replacement and bathroom remodeling (2002), concrete garage floor replacement (2003), and roofing work (2002).

The building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with documented sewer backup incidents in 2020, 2021, 2022, and a sewer repair completed in 2018, suggesting ongoing plumbing system challenges. A resident complaint in March 2019 regarding dust during construction work indicates some sensitivity to renovation activities. The property has been properly maintained with regular updates to infrastructure, including a complete electrical system upgrade in 2013 consisting of new panels, circuits, and safety features. The sidewalk and street space adjacent to the building have been periodically addressed through city permits in 2001, 2012, and 2018. Recent maintenance issues have mostly been addressed through normal city services, including tree maintenance (2022) and street cleaning (2020). The building's overall permit history demonstrates compliance with required improvements, though the recurring sewer issues may be of note to potential occupants.

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Risk rating

How 480-482 Filbert 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

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
72ndpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 192 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint 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
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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480-482 Filbert St event timeline

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