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1136-1140 Filbert St

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
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.

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 1914
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
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).

Mailing address
Mellie M Malcolmson, Truste 1140 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94109
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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
32ndpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 770 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. 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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