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1799 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0529018B 4 units · 3 fl · 1963

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 1799 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 1963
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area5,162 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0529018B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Christine Ottonello Sf Prpt
Mailing address
Ottonello Christine Trustee 2869 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
062097

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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1799 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, constructed in 1963, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building has received comprehensive fire safety improvements, including a complete fire alarm system replacement in 2022 ($18,000) with low-frequency horn/strobes installed in hallways and sleeping areas, followed by additional modifications in 2023. The building's electrical systems have also been prioritized, with the recent relocation of electrical service in 2024 and previous upgrades including the replacement of Federal Pacific sub-panels in 2020 and a service upgrade requested by insurance in 2019. Several infrastructure improvements have taken place, including window replacements in 2014 ($15,000) and plumbing updates in 2008 involving water heater relocation and gas line modifications.

The property has a history of addressing fire safety compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple building violations in the early 2000s related to fire escapes and smoke enclosure door closers, all of which were properly abated by 2006. A single building complaint regarding unauthorized construction work was filed in 2016 but is now inactive. Recent building maintenance requests from 2023-2024 have primarily focused on exterior concerns, including sidewalk maintenance and tree-related issues. Planning records indicate an approved project for constructing an elevator at the rear of the building, suggesting future accessibility improvements, though no developer has been specified. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both safety systems and general upkeep, with most recent permits indicating ongoing commitment to maintaining current building codes and resident safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 1799 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
52th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 413 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.8%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 22.9%
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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1799 Filbert St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 10
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 07
Blocking driveway cite tow

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