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2019-2021 Fillmore St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0654003 2 units · 2 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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2019-2021 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
FILLMR
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 built1900
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0654003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam John L Revocable Trust
Mailing address
195 Butterfield Dr Novato CA 94945
Last sale
030199

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2021 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2019 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The Fillmore Street property at 2019-2021 Fillmore St is a two-story, multi-family residential building with commercial space, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Lam John L Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including recent work in 2024 with a completed reroofing project costing $9,500. Significant improvements were made in 1995 when foundation repairs and accessibility modifications were completed, along with the division of ground floor retail space into two units. The property has undergone several renovations and maintenance projects over the years, including automatic door opener installation for accessibility in 2020 ($20,000) and multiple roofing projects in 2015 and 2024.

Recent incidents and ongoing concerns include multiple reports of garbage and debris issues on the street and sidewalk area (notably in late 2024), an open case regarding an overgrown tree (October 2024), and graffiti incidents that have required municipal intervention. The building has experienced several fire-related events requiring emergency response, including a building fire (cause unintentional) and multiple smoke detector activations, though all incidents resulted in no civilian injuries. There have been some fire code violations noted in the past, including a permit-related violation in 2023 that has since been abated, and the property has had three shared space-related complaints between 2020-2021, one of which resulted in a violation being issued but was ultimately deferred in 2023. The building's recent permit history shows responsible maintenance and compliance efforts, with most recent permits being properly completed, including the 2024 reroofing project and the 2020 accessibility improvements.

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Risk rating

How 2019-2021 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
78th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 147 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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2019-2021 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 15
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hanging limb

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