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775 Filbert St

North Beach, SF 94133 0101024 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Beach — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the North Beach average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 775 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1906
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,973 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0101024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1989 Ensign Way San Jose CA 95133
Last sale

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

775 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1854 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1860 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1858 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1862 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1856 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

775 Filbert Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1906 in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, currently owned by Wu Ai Yueh Lee. The building contains 6 units and has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most recent major improvement being the establishment of a new wine bar called Chez Brando in 2022, which involved ground floor commercial unit modifications totaling $60,000. Between 2010 and 2018, substantial maintenance work was completed throughout the property, including complete replacement of water lines, electrical systems, and various fixtures in multiple units. Noteworthy improvements included whole-house electrical rewiring and plumbing upgrades in 2010, comprehensive bathroom and kitchen renovations in 2013, and specific updates to units 1860 and 1862 in 2018.

The building experienced several serious issues between 2009-2018, including a significant cluster of violations filed in April 2010 related to interior surfaces, including damaged walls, ceilings, windows, mold/mildew, inadequate lighting, and lead paint concerns, though these were abated by June 2018. Earlier complaints documented problems with pest infestations, unsanitary conditions, and garbage accumulation in common areas. A routine exterior inspection in 2021 noted peeling paint. The property has undergone multiple commercial use transitions, previously operating as a laundry locker, then as a specialty grocery, and most recently as a wine bar, with all changes properly permitted through the Planning Department. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 primarily relate to street maintenance issues outside the building, including garbage disposal and parking concerns, suggesting typical urban neighborhood maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 775 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
42ndpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 210 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

775 Filbert St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 03
Work category: 1m; install 2 outdoor heat pumps, one with 2 mini split heads and the other with 1 mini split head
Issued
311 RequestApr 16
Garbage and debris

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