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2542 Fillmore St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0588017 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2542 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 1904
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area4,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0588017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Behnke Family Trust 2012
Mailing address
Behnke Linda & Nils Trustee 2542 Fillmore St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
051115

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2542 Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights is a 2-story Victorian structure built in 1904, currently owned by the Behnke Family Trust 2012. The most significant recent improvement was completed in 2021 with the installation of a high-efficiency furnace system. Between 2006 and 2008, the property underwent substantial renovations including foundation replacement, seismic upgrades, and comprehensive interior and exterior improvements valued at over $385,000, featuring new windows, doors, stucco siding, and structural upgrades. The building's mechanical systems have been modernized with the installation of new HVAC systems, including air conditioning, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements.

The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues in recent years, with multiple documented cases of driveway blocking between 2022 and 2024, resulting in several citations being issued. Additionally, there have been some concerns regarding street and sidewalk cleanliness, with multiple 311 calls for garbage and debris in 2024, though these cases were resolved through appropriate city services. The building underwent a significant interior reconfiguration in 2007-2008, relocating one unit to the lower level and modifying interior partitions, which required special inspections and various permits for both plumbing and electrical work. While the renovation period (2006-2008) involved extensive work and multiple permits, the building has seen relatively few major modifications or issues in recent years, with most of the recent activity focusing on routine maintenance and system upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 2542 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
98th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.2%
Moderate concern 9.6%
Severe concern 7.2%
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

2542 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 10
Upper floor: 2 bathrooms remodel like for like. remove (e) tiles and fixtures + install shower system + install new tiles + new finishes. all work in kind
$30,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 10
Upper floor: remodel 2 bathrooms like for like. remove (e) shoer system and replace with new 2 shower pans.

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