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2960 Fillmore St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0540017A 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2960 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 1926
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1926
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area7,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0540017A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 117067 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
102716

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2960 Fillmore Street in Cow Hollow, constructed in 1926, has experienced several significant events throughout its history. Most notably, the building suffered fire damage in 2001 that affected three units, requiring $65,000 in repairs, and has had multiple fire safety-related violations, including issues with smoke enclosure doors, fire extinguishers, and escape routes in 2006. The building has undergone various maintenance and safety improvements over the years, including the installation of backflow prevention assemblies in 2022 and 2013, and more recent fire safety inspections in 2024 that identified and corrected issues with alarm systems. In 2013, there were concerns about structural movement between this building and an adjacent new construction, though these complaints were marked as not active. The building's most recent permits and complaints suggest ongoing attention to safety systems, though there have been numerous reports of exterior maintenance issues, including multiple 311 calls about sidewalk blockages and garbage management between 2024 and 2025.

The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges, with a significant pattern of violations and complaints appearing between 2001 and 2006, particularly related to fire safety and building maintenance. While many of these historical issues have been addressed, as evidenced by completed permits and resolved violations, there are ongoing concerns about exterior maintenance and safety systems, as shown by the recent 311 calls and fire safety inspections. The building's ownership, represented by 2960 Fillmore Street LLC, has taken steps to address most regulatory requirements, though the frequency of recent sidewalk blockage and debris reports in 2024-2025 suggests continued challenges with exterior maintenance. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the past decades, including boiler system upgrades, though there have been periods of permit compliance issues, such as the 2001 complaint regarding an unpermitted boiler operation that persisted until corrected in 2021.

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Risk rating

How 2960 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
6th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 809 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.4%
Moderate concern 35.9%
Severe concern 28.7%
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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2960 Fillmore St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 13
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 18
Garbage and debris

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