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1066-1070 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0093016 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 1066-1070 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 1909
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
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area4,817 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0093016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Smith James H
Mailing address
3627 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
051321

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Included addresses

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1066 A Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1066 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1070 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1068 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1066-1070 Filbert Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant modifications over the years. Most recently, in 2019, substantial improvements were made to legalize an ADU unit and upgrade an apartment unit's bathroom, kitchen appliances, and convert an office area to a master bathroom, with permits totaling approximately $150,000. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety-related events, including a noteworthy series of fire safety violations in late 2005 that were promptly addressed by January 2006, involving issues with egress obstructions, sprinkler heads, fire extinguishers, and other safety requirements.

Recent records from 2023-2024 show several service requests and complaints regarding waste management, including multiple instances of toters being left out continuously, and one sewage backup issue reported in July 2024. A significant planning process is currently underway, proposing substantial modifications including additional bedrooms, decks, and interior remodeling across multiple units, though these changes are under review and require various permits. The building's history includes some structural modifications, such as a rear yard stairway replacement in 1996, reroofing work in 2005, and recent tenant buyout activity in 2022. The property has also experienced periodic routine housing inspections in 1999, 2002, and 2005, with all issues from these inspections having been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1066-1070 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 56.6%
Moderate concern 18.5%
Severe concern 24.9%
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

1066-1070 Filbert St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 02
Rev to bpa 201904016779 to add state adu unit 1066a and remodel units 1066,1068,1070 as follows: relocate and update gathroomsand kitchens.improve common areas including new garbage area, utility and meter upgrades gas,electrical,upgrade entrance to lower two units1066-1066a to code.infill existing
$70,000 · Filed
Planning ProjectJun 12
Revision to BPA 201904016779 - State ADU for Unit 1066A to change the approved layout and excavation to the office/bathroom area. Remodel Units 1066, 1068 and 1070 Filbert as follows: relocated/remodeled bath/kitchens, common area improvements, and an entrance upgrade for the lower two units to meet code (1066-1066a). Exterior work includes an infill to the existing three-story lightwell, façade replacement, window and door materials, raised roofline at the rear and new rear-facing sliding doors and balconies.

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