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238-240 Fillmore St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0859024 2 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 238-240 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0859024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marsh Elizabeth J & Sopko A
Mailing address
240 Fillmore St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
050621

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240 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117
238 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 238-240 Fillmore Street property in Hayes Valley is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Elizabeth J Marsh and A Sopko. The building is undergoing significant renovations as evidenced by recent permit activity, with the most substantial work occurring under a $400,000 permit filed in January 2024, including rear facade reconfiguration, interior remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms, basement excavation, structural upgrades, and new exterior stairs. This follows a previously withdrawn permit from February 2023 proposing similar work. The building has seen several infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a 2022 electrical upgrade to a 200-amp service with three meters plus a house meter.

The property has maintained its basic structure with completed work including a reroofing project in 2015 and repair of dryrot at front steps in 2012. However, there have been recurring issues with street cleanliness and waste management around the property, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of abandoned garbage, furniture, and debris - including several complaints about improperly disposed refrigerators and appliances. A significant volume of garbage-related 311 calls were recorded between June and November 2024, indicating ongoing challenges with waste disposal in the vicinity. Notably, there was also a public health-related service request in September 2024, though the specific nature of this request is not detailed in the records. The property has received planning approval for a rear yard encroachment variance, allowing for approximately 2 feet of rear yard encroachment representing 25% of the lot depth, as part of the current renovation project.

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Risk rating

How 238-240 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
95th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 51 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Building age

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

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.4%
Moderate concern 6.9%
Severe concern 1.7%
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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238-240 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Oct 25
Garbage and debris
refrigerator appliance
311 RequestOct 22
Garbage and debris

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