1400 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The three-story, seven-unit apartment building at 1400 Filbert Street in Russian Hill, owned by Jonathan L. Alba, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1905. Most recently, in January 2024, Unit 6 underwent substantial rehabilitation including kitchen remodeling, bathroom fixture replacements, and electrical updates, with permits showing a $60,000 investment in improvements.

The building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $80,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements, though there remains an active complaint filed in October 2017 regarding an unfiled permit. In 2013, all windows were replaced with energy-efficient fiberglass units featuring a U-factor of .40 or better. The property experienced significant maintenance issues in 2011-2013, when multiple violations were recorded regarding lead paint hazards, necessitating work to address damaged paint and proper containment procedures, though these violations were abated in October 2013.

Historical records show past electrical, plumbing, and roofing work, including an expired kitchen remodel permit from 1993 and a cancelled deck addition permit from 2003. The building's fire response history shows several non-fire-related incidents, including false alarms and system activations, with no civilian injuries recorded. Regular routine inspections by housing services have occurred over the years, and the most recent housing complaint regarding bathroom ventilation was filed in December 2024 but is no longer active. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by 311 calls, including parking enforcement matters and street cleaning requests, though these are external to the building's residential operations.