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2849 Fillmore St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0558002 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2849 Fillmore 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,252 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0558002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Penpro Llc
Mailing address
258 San Juan Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2849 Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Penpro LLC, has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades and faced several maintenance challenges since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018-2019, which included seismic improvements costing $125,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Recent safety enhancements include the installation of 7 low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in 2021 to meet fire code requirements, along with various electrical upgrades such as increasing the main service from 100 amps to 200 amps and rewiring multiple units between 2020-2021.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, with the most concerning being plumbing problems in 2021 involving sewage leakage into the backyard that reportedly remained unresolved for several days. Previous complaints from 2004 highlighted various building concerns including rotted wood stairs, mold issues, and electrical problems. The property has also undergone several renovation projects, including kitchen and bathroom modifications, and more recently, the replacement of rear stairs. While the building has faced multiple violations and complaints over its history, most have been addressed or resolved, including past fire safety concerns and security issues. Recent 311 calls have mostly concerned exterior maintenance matters, such as graffiti and sidewalk cleaning, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2849 Fillmore 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
30th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 674 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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 (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 44.8%
Moderate concern 39.8%
Severe concern 15.4%
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

2849 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 13
Building violation
Bedroom window observed with broken latch. replace latch and adjust window sashes and hardware as necessary to restore normal opening, clos…
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 13
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