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537 Fillmore St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0827003 4 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 Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 537 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,154 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0827003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Quan Family Trust
Mailing address
Quan Richard & Donna Truste 81 Ventura Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
072010

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 537 Fillmore Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Quan Family Trust, has a significant history dating back to its 1900 construction. The property experienced fire damage requiring repairs in 1999, though specific details about the incidents are limited. Recent improvements include a re-roofing project in 2015 ($8,500), the replacement of five FPE panels and grounding upgrades in 2016, and plumbing updates in 2008 that included water heater strapping and clearance of building department plumbing lists. The building underwent a comprehensive health and safety inspection by Housing Inspection Services in February 2008, which identified multiple violations including electrical, plumbing, security, and fire safety issues, though all were successfully abated by October 2008.

The property has maintained regular safety inspections, with the most recent one conducted in 2018. A series of fire-related complaints between 2005 and 2014 were all marked as "Condition Corrected." The building's recent history shows recurring issues with parking violations, particularly driveway blocking, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls and citations in 2022-2024, though these are external to the building itself. The property's maintenance record shows attention to safety systems, with the electrical system receiving significant upgrades and various building maintenance issues being addressed promptly when identified through inspections or permits. While there were several building code violations noted in the 2008 inspection, the property has demonstrated compliance through timely corrections and subsequent routine inspections.

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Risk rating

How 537 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
56th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 452 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 68.7%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 15.3%
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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537 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jul 18
General cleaning
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