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847 Fillmore St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0798002 3 units · 2 fl · 1890

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 847 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 1890
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1890
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1890
Total area3,209 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0798002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stanford David Craig Truste 847 Fillmore St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
May 03, 2007

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Initial analysis

The property at 847 Fillmore Street is a 2-story multi-family residential building with 3 units, constructed in 1890 in the Alamo Square neighborhood. Owned by David Craig Stanford 2011 F, this two-unit building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over the years. The most recent permitted work includes the addition of a 500-square-foot roof deck, which is currently pending approval with an estimated cost of $50,000 as of August 2024. In 2024, there was an administrative permit filed to verify the building's use as two dwelling units, and there is an active investigation into potentially unauthorized unit modifications from May 2024.

The building has a history of substantial renovation work, particularly in 2005-2006, when major improvements were made to the kitchen and bathrooms, including cabinet and counter replacements, floor refinishing, and electrical upgrades costing over $143,000 in total. However, this period also saw multiple complaints about unauthorized construction, including concerns about a half-bathroom addition and kitchen modifications, as well as ventilation issues affecting neighbors' properties. Structural improvements were completed in 2007, including a brick foundation replacement and the construction of an 11-foot retaining wall at the rear property line. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both interior and exterior spaces, including recent sidewalk repairs in 2008 and various electrical upgrades, though there have been several parking-related complaints near the property between 2018-2022.

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Risk rating

How 847 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
64thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 110 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

847 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Sep 08
Install new a/c unit (1 heat pump and 2 air handlers)
Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 31
Work category: 1m; install air source heat pump space conditioning system

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