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279-283 Filbert St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0106031 3 units · 3 fl · 1949

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 279-283 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 1949
2 or more units
3 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 1949
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1949
Total area2,829 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0106031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tennenhouse David & Resneko 1255 La Canada Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
July 30, 2019

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283 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
279 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
281 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building, located at 279-283 Filbert Street in Telegraph Hill, was built in 1949 and is currently owned by Resnekov-tennenhouse Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major works including roof replacement (2019), stair repairs (2019), and electrical system upgrades including sub-panel replacement and grounding system installation (2019). The building has received consistent window upgrades between 2016-2018, with multiple retrofits involving vinyl windows not visible from the street. The plumbing infrastructure has been substantially improved, with new copper water mains installed in 2012 and a sewer trap installation in 2018.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues, particularly in recent months, with multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring city intervention between June and December 2024. A fire alarm system complaint in August 2024 was resolved with conditions corrected, while a sidewalk defect was documented in July 2024. The building's historical records show attention to structural issues in the 1990s, including termite and dry rot repairs, and earlier modifications to interior doors and kitchen area in 1986. The property had one tenant buyout recorded in September 2017 for $30,000. Regular maintenance and upgrades have been documented through multiple permits and inspections, including fire safety system checks, though some recent complaints about landscaping irrigation systems remain open as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 279-283 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
73rdpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 185 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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279-283 Filbert St event timeline

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311 Request Jun 19
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