1136-1140 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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.