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825-829 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0100038 5 units · 3 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 825-829 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
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area5,206 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0100038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Herman, Henry & Howard
Mailing address
827 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
011002

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827 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
829 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
825 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 825-829 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, owned by Herman Yee, Henry, and Howard, was built in 1909 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrades being the installation of solar panels in late 2019 (two separate permits for a total of 3.78kW/24 panels), and an interior renovation in 2013 that included hardwood floor installation, bathroom tiles, and painting (cost: $8,000). Historical maintenance records show completed work such as re-roofing in 1990.

The building experienced multiple housing code violations in January-March 2015, which were all resolved by March 20, 2015. These violations included issues with fire safety (missing fire extinguishers), building safety (malfunctioning door bells, heating system problems), and security (malfunctioning door bell). A notable incident during this period involved unauthorized use of the roof area, including furniture and cooking appliances without proper permits or safety features, though this was also subsequently addressed. Routine inspections dating back to 2000-2006 showed various maintenance needs, including a 2002 case regarding an unpermitted deck.

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Risk rating

How 825-829 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
79th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 238 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.6%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 48.3%
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

825-829 Filbert St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Apr 07
Unit 829 federal pacific panel replacement
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Electrical PermitApr 07
Unit 827 federal pacific panel replacement

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