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1648-1650 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521009 9 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1648-1650 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 1965
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1965
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area7,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0521009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Schmidt Clara Trustee 2129 Poppy Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
022498

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1648 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1650 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1648-1650 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, built in 1965 and currently owned by the Galletti-Schmidt Trust, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades over recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (cost: $55,000) to improve seismic safety, including the installation of new shearwalls. Recent fire safety enhancements include the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas in 2021 and 2022 (cost: $20,000) to meet San Francisco Fire Code requirements, though a new fire alarm violation was recorded in October 2024 that is currently listed as "correct - no permit" but shows as abated. The building has maintained regular upkeep of essential systems, including the installation of a new domestic hot water boiler in 2015, roof replacement in 2008 (cost: $15,500), and deck repairs in 2023 (cost: $3,700).

Historical records show a series of fire safety-related violations in 2005 that were promptly addressed within two months, including issues with the central alarm system, smoke enclosure doors, and fire escape maintenance. An elevator incident in 2016 involving a trapped person triggered a complaint, though this issue appears to have been resolved. The property has undergone routine housing inspections over the years, with the most recent being a 2024 fire alarm systems violation that requires attention. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural elements, including a 1996 repair of rear deck components and a 2016 underground electrical installation, indicating ongoing commitment to maintaining building systems. While the building has experienced periodic issues with parking enforcement in the surrounding area, these are primarily external to the building itself and relate to street parking rather than building operations.

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Risk rating

How 1648-1650 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
14th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 740 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

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 48.7%
Moderate concern 26.0%
Severe concern 25.3%
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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1648-1650 Filbert St event timeline

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2024
Fire Complaint Oct 08
Alarm Systems
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