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709-711 Fillmore St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0803006 7 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 709-711 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
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0803006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dennis J Breen 1996 Living
Mailing address
Dennis James Breen, Trustee 614 Steiner St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
042996

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709 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117
711 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 709-711 Fillmore Street, constructed in 1900 and containing 7 units, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2023, there was a serious water leak complaint from Unit 2 regarding a persistent leaking ceiling that raised concerns about potential mold development. This incident coincided with multiple building violations related to lead-based paint disturbances and damaged ceilings, though these violations were abated by August 2023. The property is currently undergoing fire safety improvements, with an active permit issued in October 2023 for a comprehensive replacement of the fire alarm system and associated components to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, representing a $21,228 investment in building safety. Previous maintenance history includes plumbing upgrades in 2014 (replacement of clay sewer pipe with cast iron) and 2016 (installation of a new prep-sink), as well as various remodeling projects in 1998-2000 that included kitchen and bathroom improvements.

The building's history includes multiple fire alarm system-related incidents, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires. There have been routine safety inspections and several maintenance projects, including reroofing work completed in 2008. A ground-level apartment was once flagged as potentially illegal in 1995 due to inadequate windows and ventilation, but this complaint was resolved within a month. The surrounding area has experienced various street issues in 2024, including debris, sidewalk blockages, and graffiti, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained active compliance with housing inspections, with the most recent major issues being promptly addressed within reasonable timeframes, though some concerns about persistent maintenance problems remain.

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Risk rating

How 709-711 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
22th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 238 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.1%
Moderate concern 32.6%
Severe concern 23.3%
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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The story over time

709-711 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 20
Reroof at rear bay window low roof, no hot works. no work to (e) roof structural sheathing. no work to upper sloped roof.
$6,800 · Complete

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