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2940 Fillmore St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0540016 5 units · 3 fl · 1972

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 2940 Fillmore 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 1972
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1972
Total area5,545 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0540016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Magnolia Properties Inc
Mailing address
Po Box 470065 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
081920

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2940 Fillmore Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Magnolia Properties Inc. and constructed in 1972, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. The building has undergone multiple repairs to address water-related problems, including dry rot repairs in 2011 ($20,000), a reroofing project in 2007 ($23,750), and various interior surface repairs. Between 2006 and 2010, the property faced recurring challenges with water damage, fire safety systems, and interior maintenance, including violations for water damage, fire alarm system issues, smoke enclosure door repairs, and interior surface deficiencies - all of which were ultimately abated. The building received a new fire alarm system in 2005 ($14,000), though previous violations related to its maintenance were documented. More recent history shows fewer internal issues, with the last major complaint filed in 2011 regarding mold in the garage and door security.

The property has a documented history of security and maintenance concerns, particularly between 2006 and 2011, including issues with water damage in common areas, problematic fire safety systems, and various interior surface repair needs. A recent planning record indicates a closed investigation into possible illegal short-term rentals in Unit 5 in 2019. The building is currently subject to regular external maintenance issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls, primarily related to parking violations and street cleaning matters, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has experienced two recorded fire incidents, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. The most recent building permits suggest ongoing maintenance attention, with the last major repair work occurring in the early 2010s, indicating there have been no significant structural or safety issues in the past decade, though this could also reflect changes in reporting or inspection frequency.

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Risk rating

How 2940 Fillmore 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
70th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.2%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 20.9%
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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2940 Fillmore St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 12
Blocking driveway cite only
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