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1531 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0527001A 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1531 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 1960
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area3,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0527001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Family Bypass Trust
Mailing address
Emma L Lee & Roberta Lee Ke 754 30Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1531 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Family Bypass Trust, was constructed in 1960 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety updates over the years. Most recently, in November 2024, the building received a substantial reroofing project costing $22,900. Major exterior improvements include a 2015 siding replacement using Hardie Plank lap siding, and in 2011, the installation of approximately 40 feet of tiebacks beneath the building to support nearby construction. The building has also undergone important infrastructure updates, including water heater replacement in 2017 and house trap replacement at the sidewalk in 2014.

The property has faced several safety and compliance issues, particularly during routine inspections in 2002 and 2016. The 2016 inspection revealed violations related to fire safety equipment and carbon monoxide alarms, all of which were abated by June 2016. Historical records show various building improvements, including vinyl siding installation in 1990 and code compliance work in 1986. More recent fire safety incidents include a carbon monoxide detector activation (with no actual CO detected) and a small intentional outside rubbish fire, neither resulting in civilian injuries. The building's recent maintenance history appears more focused on structural and roofing work, with the most significant recent compliance issue being a fire alarm system matter in early 2022 that was resolved by March 2022.

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Risk rating

How 1531 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
44th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.5%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 16.8%
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

1531 Filbert St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Nov 13
Reroofing: overlay- no torch
$22,900 · Complete
311 RequestMar 06
Blocking driveway cite only

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