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2170 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0516017 12 units · 3 fl · 1929

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2170 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 1929
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area11,559 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0516017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fjvulis Llc
Mailing address
147 S Lake Merced Hls San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
102416

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Initial analysis

2170 Filbert Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1929 in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, currently owned by Fjvulis LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety and improvement upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system installation in 2022 costing $47,842, followed by a recent as-built fire alarm permit in 2024. The property completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015 (Tier 3) with a CFC issued, and underwent extensive window replacements in 2016, including 21 front windows with energy-efficient Marvin products. The building has maintained its mechanical systems, with records showing the replacement of a 119-gallon tank in 2013 and sewer repair work in 2011, though an expired permit from 2007 for steam heat boiler replacement is noted.

The building's history includes several fire safety-related issues, with violations recorded in 2004 regarding fire escape ladders, smoke enclosure doors, and ventilation problems, though these were all abated by September 2004. More recent fire complaints have been resolved promptly, including a 2024 blocked exits issue and previous concerns regarding alarm systems and street numbering. The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance matters over the years, including a 2014 complaint about an allegedly illegal unit and unauthorized exterior work raising lead paint concerns. Multiple 311 calls in recent years primarily relate to parking issues and street cleaning matters, with the most recent complaints from 2023 regarding driveway blocking. While the building's documented history shows regular maintenance and necessary improvements, the pattern of fire safety-related complaints (though mostly resolved promptly) and historical violations suggests ongoing attention to safety systems has been required.

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Risk rating

How 2170 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
25th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 646 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.7%
Moderate concern 32.0%
Severe concern 11.4%
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

2170 Filbert St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Jun 04
Blocked Exits
Condition Corrected
Building PermitApr 08
As built fire alarm ref 202203311256

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