323-329 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story multi-family residential building at 323-329 Fillmore Street, owned by Fillmore Manor LLC, has a complex history marked by multiple tenant buyouts and ongoing regulatory challenges. Built in 1930, this Hayes Valley property was originally designed as a two-family dwelling over a garage/storage space, but has undergone numerous unauthorized modifications resulting in the current configuration of four dwelling units. Significant recent activity includes an issued permit from 2018 for substantial modifications including adding a new ground floor unit, converting fourth floor living space, and upgrading stair enclosures to meet fire resistance requirements, with a stated cost of $175,000.

The building has been the subject of multiple housing code enforcement actions, with active violations dating back to 2008 regarding unauthorized units and life safety issues, including lack of smoke detectors and fire-resistant materials. Housing complaints and inspections from 1998 to 2008 documented various safety concerns including illegal units, unauthorized wiring, and plumbing issues. Recent tenant buyouts in 2021 and 2022 suggest significant tenant turnover, with buyout amounts of $33,000 and approximately $150,000 respectively.

The property has experienced three fire department responses, two related to carbon monoxide incidents (though no actual CO was detected) and one false alarm. Recent maintenance activity recorded through 311 calls shows regular issues with illegal parking and sidewalk cleaning, though these are not directly related to the building's conditions. The building's current legal status remains complicated, with multiple active code violations and a history of unpermitted modifications that have required subsequent attempts at legalization through various permits.