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2251-2253 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0534032 2 units · 2 fl · 1903

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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 2251-2253 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 1903
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.

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 1903
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1903
Total area2,148 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0534032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Patricia E Henle, Trustee 1398 Post St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
April 25, 1989

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2253 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2251 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2251-2253 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Patricia E Henle Sep Prpt T, was constructed in 1903 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2019, there was a completed window replacement project on the main floor front facade, though this work generated a building complaint regarding unauthorized modifications of window style and color. In 2018, substantial bathroom renovations were completed including new fixtures, lighting, and plumbing, with associated electrical work and plumbing permits properly filed and completed. The building has received consistent maintenance attention, including a major electrical service upgrade in 2012 with the installation of new subpanels and metering, and multiple roofing projects were completed in 1989, 2002, and 2019. The property has also experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, particularly relating to blocked driveways and sidewalk parking, with multiple 311 calls logged between 2022 and 2024, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles. A noted electrical correction notice from 2012 was addressed in 2013, along with corresponding drywall work in the basement storage area.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, with most recent work focused on cosmetic and functional upgrades rather than structural changes. The property has maintained compliance with permit requirements for most work performed, with the exception of the 2019 window replacement that prompted a building complaint. The recurring parking enforcement issues primarily involve vehicles unrelated to the building's residents, as indicated by the variety of vehicle types and license plates involved in the complaints. While these parking issues occur in the building's vicinity, they are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 2251-2253 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
70thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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