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1246-1248 Filbert St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0095008 2 units · 2 fl · 1937

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1246-1248 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 1937
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area3,214 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0095008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hirst Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Hirst James Haywood & Eilee 1248 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
022798

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1248 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1246 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The Hirst Revocable Trust owns this 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 1246-1248 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, which was constructed in 1937. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work involving substantial electrical infrastructure upgrades in 2024, including a new 400-amp service installation with three electrical meters and associated equipment, projected at $10,000. Previous renovations included a major 2021 project worth $48,000 that added a deck and steps to the rear yard, plus remodeling of kitchen and bathrooms, while a 2013 renovation focused on interior modifications including wall removal by stairs and ceiling work to expose a skylight. The building has experienced some maintenance issues, including a sewage backup incident in May 2022 that was resolved by PUC Sewer Operations.

The property has had multiple parking enforcement issues, with six documented cases of driveway blocking between 2020 and 2024, though several cases were closed as invalid due to incomplete complaint information. Street cleaning matters have also been recorded, including reports of waste and loose garbage in 2024 and 2023, respectively. A notable improvement was completed in 2011 with in-kind repair of wood stairs in the breezeway. The building's only recorded fire-related incident was a false alarm activation with no fire or injuries involved.

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Risk rating

How 1246-1248 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
88th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 136 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.1%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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1246-1248 Filbert St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jul 12
Installation of new 400 a service and 3 electrical meters accessible from garage roof. new access gate 7" max above middle step and flat roof
$10,000 · Issued
Planning RecordJul 12
Approved for electrical meter above garage roof, enclosed by metal box painted same color as existing facade, with access via new access gate from the mid-point of front entry steps.

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