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312 Fillmore St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0849020 30 units · 5 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 312 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 1925
2 or more units
30 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1925
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
Units30
Floors5
Year built1925
Total area17,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0849020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert Shelton 1177 California St Apt 822 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
063020

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Included addresses

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488 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
312 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117
498 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
486 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
494 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 312 Fillmore Street property is a 5-story, 30-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by 312 Fillmore Street LLC. The building has undergone significant recent safety improvements, including the installation of a horn strobe and low-frequency sounders in March 2023, and a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 that included smoke detector installation in all studio and one-bedroom units. Major renovations took place in 2019, converting ground floor retail space to office use, which included structural repairs, window restorations, and accessibility improvements. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, including multiple fire alarm activations (usually unintentional), a heat complaint in 2022, and concerns about a temporarily disabled tenant access system in 2017. Historical violations from 2008 related to various interior maintenance issues were resolved by September 2008. Recent fire safety inspections in 2023 identified correctable conditions that were subsequently addressed.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes and safety requirements in recent years, with the most significant recent work focusing on fire safety upgrades and unit maintenance. Building maintenance records show regular updates to plumbing and electrical systems, including recent horn strobe installations and comprehensive unit renovations. The property's history includes various construction-related complaints, primarily during 2018, and several 311 calls regarding building-related issues, with the most recent calls in late 2024 primarily relating to street cleaning and parking matters. The building's retail/commercial space has undergone several transformations over the years, with records showing proper permits obtained for most recent renovations and improvements.

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Risk rating

How 312 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
1th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 1017 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.5%
Moderate concern 71.0%
Severe concern 21.4%
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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312 Fillmore St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 09
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city receptacle
311 RequestJun 21
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