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1545 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0527021C 5 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1545 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 1924
2 or more units
5 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 1924
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0527021C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Micheli Richard Trustee 19 Brookside Dr San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
January 21, 2022

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1545 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Anthony McGinty Irrevocable Trust, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades. Most recently, in 2023, there were kitchen remodeling works ($3,000) and a related plumbing upgrade in Unit 4, though this prompted a noise complaint from the adjacent building. Prior to this, the property underwent substantial window upgrades in 2019, replacing 48 windows to comply with a notice of violation, and received a new 200-amp electrical service with 6 meter sockets in 2005.

The building has a concerning history of maintenance issues and violations, particularly between 2018-2021, when multiple housing code violations were documented, including water damage, plumbing problems, and general maintenance concerns in common areas. These violations, some involving fire safety issues from 2000, were ultimately abated by September 2021. The property's recent history suggests improved maintenance, though there have been recurring issues with the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk debris, parking violations, and construction noise. The building's infrastructure appears to have received necessary updates over time, including electrical service improvements and window replacements, but the pattern of water-related complaints between 2014-2018 raises concerns about historical plumbing system reliability. A fire incident was recorded with no civilian injuries, indicating limited damage.

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Risk rating

How 1545 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
28thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 620 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1545 Filbert St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 27
Graffiti on building residential
Building residential - Not Offensive
Plumbing PermitSep 07
Unit 4: installing a kitchen faucet and sink

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