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1424 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0523010 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1424 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 1927
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,843 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0523010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert H Chee Bypass Trust
Mailing address
Roberta L Chee Trustee 433 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
050508

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1424 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Robert H Chee Bypass Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2021, the building received a comprehensive fire system upgrade including low frequency sounders and wireless monitoring, along with a complete sewer lateral replacement and house trap work. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) and underwent electrical system improvements including Ufer ground installation that same year. Between 2022 and 2024, there have been multiple fire safety inspections and corrections, with the most recent incidents in March 2024 related to alarm systems, all of which were resolved. Historical records show the building has had several infrastructure improvements including roofing work (1989), emergency brick repairs (1986), and substantial foundation work with underpinning (1991).

The building has experienced occasional maintenance issues over its history, most notably a significant heating system failure in December 1996 when residents reported no heat for several days. More recent maintenance concerns have included various building systems requiring attention, such as fire safety equipment and plumbing infrastructure. There was also a period of unauthorized short-term rental activity in Unit 9 that was addressed in 2018. The property has had regular housing inspections in 2000, 2003, and 2006, all of which were resolved, and while there have been multiple 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk conditions near the property between 2022 and 2024, these are primarily related to public infrastructure rather than the building itself. The building's recent history suggests active management of fire safety systems and infrastructure maintenance, with most issues being promptly addressed through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 1424 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
12th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 997 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.8%
Moderate concern 26.1%
Severe concern 62.1%
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

1424 Filbert St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 22
Building violation
Note: on reinspection day, property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to demonstrate the workability of the fire escape ladders. pr…
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 22
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