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1854-1858 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0519014 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1854-1858 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,365 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0519014
Ownership

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

Owner name
San Martin Alicia
Mailing address
1858 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
091996

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1854 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1856 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1858 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1854-1858 Filbert Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in Cow Hollow, built in 1900 and currently owned by Alicia San Martin. The building's history reveals a significant focus on regulatory compliance, particularly regarding its three-unit status. In the mid-2000s, the property underwent a process to clarify its legal three-unit status, which included the removal of an illegal unit that had been added approximately 20 years prior and involved several permits in 2004-2005. The building's maintenance record shows regular improvements, including a 2013 window replacement project costing $3,769.

In 2016, the building underwent a routine safety inspection that identified several fire safety issues, including the need for carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguisher servicing, along with concerns about a wooden utility ladder providing roof access. These violations were all promptly abated by October 2016. The property has maintained its three-unit classification since the 2004-2005 correction, with no subsequent unauthorized unit modifications reported. Recent activity at the address has primarily consisted of parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2020 and 2024, and one reported instance of illegal short-term rentals in 2021 that was subsequently resolved. A tenant buyout of $32,645 was recorded for one tenant at 1856 Filbert Street in June 2021, though it remains unclear how this relates to the overall building composition.

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Risk rating

How 1854-1858 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
59th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 353 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.1%
Moderate concern 19.1%
Severe concern 28.9%
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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1854-1858 Filbert St event timeline

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

2021
Tenant Buyout Jun 07
Tenant buyout · $32,645
1 tenant(s)

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