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2340 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0514012 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
Above average
avg 0.7
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2340 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 1925
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area13,407 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0514012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sharon D Shiu 2013 Irrevoc
Mailing address
Shiu Sharon D Trustee 2570 Skyfarm Dr Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
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Initial analysis

2340 Filbert Street is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, built in 1925 and currently owned by Sharon D Shiu 2013 Irrevocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a mandatory fire alarm upgrade in 2022 to comply with California State Fire Marshal codes, which involved replacing the fire alarm panel and adding low-frequency horns in units. This building is now classified as a Tier 4 Soft Story property, indicating it requires seismic retrofitting, which was attempted through a permitted upgrade in 2021, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. More recent improvements include a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 10 (ongoing as of 2024) and the replacement of all electrical fuse panels with circuit breaker panels across all units in 2021.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure needs, including reroofing projects in 2020 and 2004, window replacements in 2014, and termite remediation work in 2008. However, there have been several concerning resident complaints over the years, particularly in 2003-2008 regarding heating system failures, water damage, and fire safety issues. More recent complaints in 2019-2020 focused on window functionality, heating system performance, and air quality concerns. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with five documented alarm incidents between 2022 and 2024, some associated with system malfunctions or false activations. A gas leak incident was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported in any fire-related incidents. The property has a history of various building code violations between 2003-2020, including heating system-related issues, fire safety concerns, and window maintenance problems, though most violations were eventually abated. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned parking issues and building inspection requests, with multiple instances of driveway blocking reported between 2022-2024.

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Risk rating

How 2340 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
1th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 852 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.9%
Moderate concern 38.8%
Severe concern 23.2%
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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The story over time

2340 Filbert St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 02
Work category: 8p; remove and replace steam boiler serial # 61-97587-1199
Complete
Fire ComplaintMar 30
Alarm Systems

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