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1736-1740 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0520008 2 units · 1906

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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1736-1740 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 1906
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.

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Building characteristics
Units2
Floors
Year built1906
Total area2,014 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0520008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Amy E Mcdougall Separate Pr
Mailing address
Amy E Mcdougall Trustee 2443 Fillmore St #244 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
031021

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1738 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1740 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1736 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1736-1740 Filbert Street is a multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently consisting of 2 units on one parcel. The owner, Amy E Mcdougall Separate Pr, has ongoing development interests in the property. Most significantly, there are two active demolition permits filed in February 2024 for the detached garage and residential building #1738. A previous permit attempt for a seismic retrofit and expansion to add new dwelling units was cancelled in early 2024. The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most pressing being an active violation filed in June 2022 regarding an expired permit for an in-law unit legalization project from 2015, which included kitchen modifications that were reportedly completed without proper authorization. Historical maintenance records show various renovations in 2013, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical rewiring, and plumbing updates, though multiple permits from this period were ultimately cancelled or expired.

The property has faced several infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding water drainage and roofing issues. Multiple complaints were documented between 2007-2011 regarding roof conditions, with violations related to deteriorated shingles, drainage problems, and debris affecting neighboring properties. A notable complaint from 2022 cited security concerns with what appeared to be an illegal unit and construction work being performed without proper permits. The property has also demonstrated significant development activity over the years, with various proposals for unit conversions, additional dwellings, and structural improvements. Recently, there have been multiple permit applications indicating plans for substantial expansion and development, including proposals for a new building to replace the existing garage and additional units, though some of these applications have been withdrawn or cancelled. The property's historical records suggest a pattern of modification attempts, often followed by compliance issues or permit expirations that have required subsequent enforcement actions. A director hearing is scheduled for April 2024 regarding the active violation related to the expired permit.

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Risk rating

How 1736-1740 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
2th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 844 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.7%
Moderate concern 56.5%
Severe concern 6.9%
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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The story over time

1736-1740 Filbert St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 11
Date last observed: 09-may-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling dilapidated structure; other housing; ; additional information: peeling paint observed on exterior from public pathway, specifically above garage door. inspect entire exterior for possibly more code violations ;
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