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1674 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521013 7 units · 3 fl · 1911

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
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1674 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 1911
2 or more units
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area6,692 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0521013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steele Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Ryan & Andrea D Steele Trus 554 Clayton St #170296 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
091317

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building at 1674 Filbert Street, constructed in 1911 in the Cow Hollow neighborhood and currently owned by Steele Revoc Trust, has undergone significant changes and faced several challenges over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting work as a Tier 3 property, achieving Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) status, which included seismic strengthening and structural improvements. In 2015-2016, substantial renovations were carried out, including the addition of a new dwelling unit on the first floor, comprehensive plumbing upgrades (including fire sprinklers), electrical system improvements (new 400-amp service), and various unit renovations totaling approximately $265,000. However, the building has faced persistent issues related to unauthorized construction, particularly concerning a roof deck. A 2018 complaint revealed an unauthorized roof deck construction, which led to a 2018 permit to remove the deck. While the roof deck was eventually removed, the situation resulted in ongoing monitoring requirements and violations that were not fully resolved until a later variance was approved to legalize an existing staircase to the roof deck. The building has maintained active responses to regular safety inspections and code compliance requirements over the years, including addressing earlier violations related to fire safety and gas utility requirements.

Recent records (2023-2024) show typical urban maintenance issues including graffiti removal and debris cleanup in the vicinity of the building, though these are street-related matters not directly involving the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with major building codes, particularly the mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements, demonstrating adherence to seismic safety standards. Historical records show regular routine inspections have been conducted, with most past violations being promptly addressed and abated. The building's directory shows ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, with particular attention paid to both structural safety and residential unit improvements through various renovation and upgrade projects.

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Risk rating

How 1674 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
28th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 620 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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 50.9%
Moderate concern 32.4%
Severe concern 16.7%
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

1674 Filbert St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 28
Blocking driveway cite only
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