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1380 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0524015A 9 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1380 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 1910
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1910
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 built1910
Total area5,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0524015A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 117309 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
053106

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1380 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1910, has undergone several significant safety and improvement projects over the past decade, with its most critical work focusing on seismic safety compliance. The building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work as part of San Francisco's Tier 3 program, which was completed with a Certificate of Final Completion issued in December 2021. Recent safety enhancements include the installation of a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders in April 2021 ($17,800) and the replacement of 10 electrical panels in November 2024 for insurance compliance. The building has experienced periodic fire code violations, with two instances in 2020 related to fire alarm system maintenance and fire extinguisher service requirements, though these issues were subsequently abated. Earlier improvements include significant residential remodels in 2011 (kitchen and bathroom renovations with electrical upgrades in Unit #6) and 2008 (Unit #9 renovations), as well as window replacements in 2005.

The property has maintained active compliance with its soft-story retrofit obligations, completing required work that addresses critical seismic safety concerns. Historical violations from 2019 regarding the mandatory soft-story program have been resolved, with the building now being compliant with San Francisco's seismic retrofit requirements. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including plumbing and electrical infrastructure, though there was an attempt to add three ADU studio apartments in 2018 which was withdrawn. Recent calls to city services have primarily involved external issues such as parking enforcement and tree maintenance, with one significant incident of sewage backup reported in January 2022 that was resolved by the Public Utilities Commission.

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Risk rating

How 1380 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
8th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1042 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.5%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 74.7%
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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1380 Filbert St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 08
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Code Enforcement Section
311 RequestJul 03
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