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1136-1140 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0094008 4 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1136-1140 Filbert 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 1914
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area5,087 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0094008
Ownership

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

Owner name
James & Mellie Malcolmson R
Mailing address
Mellie M Malcolmson, Truste 1140 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1138 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1136 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1140 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1136-1140 Filbert Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1914, currently owned by James & Mellie Malcolmson R. The property has experienced several significant events in recent years, most notably a current active violation (filed August 2023) regarding an unauthorized attached lattice structure on the east side of the lot that extends to the neighboring property at 1130 Filbert Street, which reportedly blocks light for some residents and was improperly constructed using metal fasteners and wood blocking. This violation is currently being addressed through a filed permit (January 2024) to legalize the structure. The building has undergone various maintenance work over the years, including deck repairs in 2001, reroofing in 1996, and kitchen modifications in 1990.

Several routine housing inspections have occurred, with a notable set of fire safety violations recorded in March 2006 regarding fire extinguisher maintenance, central alarm system certification, and gas meter instructions, though these were resolved by April 2006. The property has experienced plumbing issues, with two sewage backup incidents reported in March 2019 and July 2020, both of which were addressed by the PUC Sewer Operations. Two false fire alarms were recorded, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. Recent minor issues include a driveway blocking incident in 2019 and various general service requests, including a DPW request in 2023 that was completed. A new permit process is currently underway to address the lattice structure violation, with the appropriate plans submitted to comply with the notice of violation.

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Risk rating

How 1136-1140 Filbert 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
33th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 759 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.6%
Moderate concern 18.2%
Severe concern 40.2%
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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1136-1140 Filbert St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 21
To comply with nov# 202312622 - remove lattice type structure at west side of property
$3,500 · Filed
Planning RecordMay 21
Removal of Trellis on side of property of a Category A building to abate DBI NOV.

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