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998 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0092017 10 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 998 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 1912
2 or more units
10 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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area8,193 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0092017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baroni Arlene
Mailing address
69 Terrace Ave San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
030620

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2102 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2100 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
998 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

998 Filbert Street is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1912 in the Russian Hill neighborhood, currently owned by Arlene Baroni. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with comprehensive unit upgrades occurring throughout 2023-2025, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units (1, 3, 4, and 6) and electrical rewiring projects in units 1, 2, 3, and 6. A notable structural improvement was completed in 2022 with a mandatory soft-story retrofit, addressing earthquake safety requirements, though enforcement actions were necessary in early 2023 before the issue was finally resolved in March 2024. The building maintains active compliance with recent safety codes, as evidenced by the completed installation of 20 new aluminum-clad wood windows across multiple floors in October 2023.

Historical records show various inspections and compliance actions over the decades, including multiple routine inspections, fire safety assessments in 1998-1999 regarding alarm and extinguisher systems, and several building permit applications for various improvements. The property has also been through planning processes regarding the conversion of ground floor commercial spaces to ADUs, with approvals and revisions documented between 2018 and 2023. Recent maintenance activities have focused on building-wide improvements, including a new water heater installation in 2015 and multiple plumbing upgrades completed in 2023. The building's recent history has been relatively active, with significant refurbishment work completed between 2022-2025, addressing both interior unit improvements and essential building systems. While there have been some tenant complaints regarding construction noise in 2023 and historical violations regarding fire safety systems in 1998, these issues appear to have been resolved through subsequent compliance actions.

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Risk rating

How 998 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
5th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1076 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.0%
Moderate concern 66.7%
Severe concern 19.3%
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

998 Filbert St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 03
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestAug 08
Garbage and debris

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