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816-820 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0091009 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 816-820 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 1907
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,609 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0091009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cloud Ryan John
Mailing address
7811 Ends Ave Apt 503 La Jolla CA 92037
Last sale
051117

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820 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
818 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
816 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 816-820 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, owned by Cloud Ryan John, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1907. The most substantial recent renovations occurred in 2016, including a comprehensive kitchen remodel ($22,000) with cabinet replacement, new appliances, electrical upgrades, and plumbing modifications, as well as bathroom updates featuring LED lights, a fan installation, and fixture replacements. The building received a new roof in 2016 ($9,600), and earlier improvements included back patio resurfacing and drainage modifications in 2015 ($20,000), structural repairs and dry rot remediation in 2015, and an important plumbing upgrade in 2013 that replaced galvanized water lines with copper piping.

The property had some regulatory issues in 2006, when a routine housing inspection identified several safety concerns related to gas utility shutoff tools, fire extinguishers, and gas meter instructions - all of which were promptly addressed and abated by June 16, 2006. Prior to this, there were several building-related complaints between 2000-2003, including unauthorized construction work and installation of illegal windows, though these were resolved by 2012. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both structural and safety updates, with no recent violations or complaints on record since 2016. The most recent incident related to the property was a street cleaning request in early 2018, which was resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 816-820 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

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
69th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 351 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 40.9%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 44.8%
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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816-820 Filbert St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 18
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 27
Garbage and debris

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