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401-405 Filbert St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104001 9 units · 3 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 401-405 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
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area6,849 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0104001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Schuth Alexander Olaf Micha 1469 Kearny St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
June 04, 2014

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

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

1463 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1461 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
403 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1467 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
405 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1459 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
401 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1469 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1465 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 401-405 Filbert Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Th Eco Llc, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone numerous renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most recently, in 2023, Unit 403 received a comprehensive $55,000 renovation including bathroom and kitchen updates with new finishes throughout, completed in June 2023. The building has seen significant modernization efforts including the installation of sprinkler heads on the 4th floor in 2021 ($4,000), and major interior remodeling work in 2020 ($200,000) that encompassed multiple units and common areas. The property has also undergone window replacements in 2016, updating 8 windows to match fiberglass units previously installed in other apartments.

The building has experienced some maintenance challenges over the years, particularly in 2012 when complaints were filed regarding stucco cracking and interior wall damage, though these issues were subsequently addressed and abated by June 2012. Previous fire safety concerns were documented between 2015-2023, including issues with street numbering, sprinklers, and exit maintenance, all of which were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon reinspection. While the building's systems and structures have generally been well-maintained with regular updates to modern standards, recent 311 calls in 2024 have primarily concerned external matters such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning rather than building-specific issues. The most recent building permits and inspections indicate ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention to unit modernizations and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 401-405 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
4thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 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
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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401-405 Filbert St event timeline

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