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2252-2254 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0515016 2 units · 2 fl · 1885

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 Cow Hollow
Above average
avg 0.7
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2252-2254 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 1885
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1885
Total area2,062 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0515016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gene Congdon & Leon Leven R
Mailing address
Congdon Gene & Leven Leon T 2254 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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2252 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2254 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2252-2254 Filbert Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1885 in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, currently owned by Gene Congdon & Leon Leven R. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including window replacements in 2009, stairway repairs in 2007, and a bathroom renovation in 2006 that involved substantial work including tile and subfloor replacement. A water heater replacement was completed in 2016, and the building has received attention to various structural elements, including reroofing in 1997 and multiple stairway repairs in 1988.

In late 2016, the building experienced a series of maintenance issues that resulted in multiple violations, including water damage, electrical problems, and interior surface concerns such as ceiling and floor damage. These violations were officially abated by June 2017. More recently, the property has faced multiple infrastructure challenges, with reports of sewage discharge (October 2024) and water leaks (September 2024) in 2024, along with recurring issues with parking violations and tree maintenance in the vicinity. The most recent building-related concern was a smoke detector malfunction, though no injuries were reported. The property has maintained compliance with necessary improvements and repairs, as evidenced by the completion of multiple building, plumbing, and electrical permits over the years.

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Risk rating

How 2252-2254 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
98th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.4%
Moderate concern 10.3%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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2252-2254 Filbert St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 14
Parking on sidewalk
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