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1600 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521005A 18 units · 3 fl · 1955

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1600 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 1955
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1955
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units18
Floors3
Year built1955
Total area13,095 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0521005A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
627 Sky Hy Court Lafayette CA 94549
Last sale
091417

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story building at 1600 Filbert Street, owned by Lrm Properties LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2019, with particular focus needed on recent mold-related problems. As of September 2025, there are active complaints regarding an oven malfunction and bathroom ventilation issues, with previous mold-related complaints documented in 2021 (black spores throughout the unit) and 2025 (fuzzy mold in bathroom). The building has also faced boiler permit compliance issues, with a violation filed in June 2023 and subsequent service request in July 2023 regarding boiler permit renewal. Historical maintenance work includes major exterior refurbishments completed in 2020, involving stucco removal, window replacement, and insulation installation, as well as the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2021 with updated safety features. The property has experienced periodic issues with garbage management, with multiple 311 service requests regarding debris and garbage (six recorded between September 2023 and July 2024), though most were resolved with minimal intervention. While the building has undergone some significant improvements in recent years, particularly in safety systems, recent active complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 1600 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
3th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 835 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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 44.9%
Moderate concern 43.5%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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1600 Filbert St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 29
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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