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1052-1056 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0093014 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 1.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1052-1056 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,865 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0093014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kristina Gavello Marital Tr
Mailing address
John J. Dito & Son 466 Green St Ste 302 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
051717

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1052 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1056 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1054 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1052-1056 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, owned by Kristina Gavello Marital Trust, has undergone significant renovations since its construction in 1908. In 2014, multiple unauthorized renovations triggered several complaints and violations, including electrical work and plumbing modifications, for which permits were subsequently obtained and proper inspections completed. These improvements included bathroom and kitchen remodels, tankless water heater installations, and various infrastructure upgrades such as replacing galvanized water service lines with copper. More substantial renovations took place in 2015, with the installation of fan coil heating units, a family room addition on both the 1st and 2nd floors, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing work, all properly permitted and inspected.

The most recent significant issues occurred in 2021, when multiple complaints were filed regarding non-functioning windows, heating problems, fire safety concerns, and rodent infestation, though these issues were marked as not active by August 2022. The building's systems have seen substantial upgrades over the years, including multiple tankless water heater installations, comprehensive electrical improvements, and plumbing system updates. Recent complaints from 2023 and 2024 have primarily concerned waste management issues, with multiple reports about toter placement, though these are not directly related to building habitability or safety. The building's permit history shows proper resolution of previous violations, with completed final inspections for multiple permits in 2017, indicating compliance with current building standards.

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Risk rating

How 1052-1056 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
15th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 963 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.6%
Moderate concern 43.5%
Severe concern 35.9%
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

1052-1056 Filbert St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 01
Says was advised by dph there is a plumbing issue, says was advised by property manager that they are sending someone to fix the windows 5/30/26 at 3pm because sewage is leaking through - says upstairs unit fell into the bottom unit and thinks it a plumbing issue
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMay 04
Ongoing mold issues since 2024. in the past, they painted over but the walls turned green but nothing else done. initially, said they would need to tear out wall and replace the vanity, but now they're saying it will only take an hour- so resident thinks they may just try to paint over it again. in addition, management keeps pushing back their response time. please email resident- she is in different time zone.

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