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273 Filbert St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0106032 5 units · 3 fl · 1912

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 Telegraph Hill
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 273 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 1912
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0106032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Thomas H & Caroline C Crawf
Mailing address
Thomas H & Caroline C Crawf 67 7Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 273 Filbert St. in Telegraph Hill, owned by Thomas H & Caroline C Crawf, has a maintenance record spanning over two decades. The most recent significant maintenance work includes an issued permit for new 400-amp overhead electrical service scheduled for October 2024. The building has undergone several major infrastructure improvements, including two sewer line replacements in 2007-2008, a reroofing project in 2011 costing $7,800, and retaining wall construction in 2001-2002 at a cost of $15,000. The property has experienced recurring sewer issues, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported between 2013 and 2022, including three separate incidents in April 2018 alone.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, though there have been multiple incidents requiring follow-up, particularly regarding sewer line issues. Historical complaints include a paint deterioration issue in 1994 and three routine housing inspections in the early 2000s, all of which were resolved. More recent building safety concerns include a public stairway defect reported in October 2023 requiring railing repairs. The property has undergone regular maintenance and infrastructure upgrades over the years, including electrical system improvements and various plumbing updates, indicating active management and response to maintenance needs. A historical complaint about peeling paint from 1994 and various routine inspections from the early 2000s have been appropriately addressed, with no active complaints on record since 2006.

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Risk rating

How 273 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
51th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 335 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 49.6%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 35.7%
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

273 Filbert St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 09
Reroofing no hot works
$24,500 · Complete
Planning RecordMar 09
FLAT REROOF ONLY

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