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338 Fillmore St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0849032 5 units · 3 fl · 1989

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 338 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 1989
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1989
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0849032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Edward J Murphy Dclrtn Of T
Mailing address
Murphy Johnathon 101 Claremont Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
031320

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story apartment building at 338 Fillmore Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1989, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and safety concerns over its history. Most notably, between 2015 and 2018, there were multiple complaints and inspection records indicating unauthorized unit modifications, including claims of a sixth unit, improper electrical work, unpermitted plumbing modifications, and concerns about a laundry room installation in violation of waste management requirements. The building has also faced serious plumbing issues, with three separate complaints in 2018 documenting overflow problems affecting both residential units and ground-floor commercial spaces, while historical records show significant interior surface violations in 2004.

More recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building upkeep, including the 2019 removal of rear yard vehicular parking, 2017 remediation of fungus damage in unit #5's wet bar area, and earlier repairs to bathrooms and siding work completed in 2012. Several building violations from 2004, related to heating system failures, appliance repairs, and fire safety issues, were documented but subsequently abated by May 2004. A fire complaint filed in 2013 was resolved in 2015 with conditions corrected. The most recent activity at the address includes a parking enforcement call from January 2024, though this was related to street parking rather than building issues.

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Risk rating

How 338 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
74th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 267 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.8%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 18.4%
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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The story over time

338 Fillmore St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 18
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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