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1929-1931 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0531027 2 units · 2 fl · 1953

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1929-1931 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 1953
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area2,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0531027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lim Survivor'S Tr
Mailing address
Mariam Lim Trustee 1400 Geary Blvd Apt 1802 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
082197

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1931 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1929 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1929-1931 Filbert Street, located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1953 and currently owned by Lim Survivor's Tr. The building has undergone several improvements over the years, including window replacements (1999), kitchen renovations (1985), and reroofing (2000), though some of these permits have expired. More concerning are recent safety issues that emerged between late 2021 and mid-2022, when multiple violations were recorded regarding blocked egress paths and access to essential equipment. These violations, which raised significant safety concerns, involved obstructed exits and combustible materials, particularly near a boiler, and were ultimately corrected by March 2022.

In addition to the building's internal improvements and violations, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways. The most recent series of incidents occurred in July 2024, with three citations issued for parking violations in quick succession. The property has also had regular street cleaning incidents related to Christmas tree removal in early 2022 and 2023, and one instance of a garbage collection issue in February 2023. While the building has had its share of maintenance and safety concerns, it's important to note that these issues have generally been addressed when brought to the attention of authorities, as evidenced by the "Condition Corrected" disposition of the fire complaints from late 2021.

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Risk rating

How 1929-1931 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
14th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 740 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.5%
Moderate concern 46.0%
Severe concern 29.5%
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

1929-1931 Filbert St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 15
311 service request
Encampment
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 21
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