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2598 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0944015 7 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 2598 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 1909
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area4,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0944015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steven Malvino Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Malvino Steven A,trustee 8776 Logan Pl Cotati CA 94931
Last sale
062106

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Initial analysis

The three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building at 2598 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Steven Malvino Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant safety-related upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2023 the building received fire alarm system upgrades to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and achieving 75dB at pillow level. The building's safety systems were previously addressed in 2020 with the replacement of the main water supply line and expansion tank. Historical records from 2005 show that multiple fire safety violations were identified and subsequently abated, including issues with fire proofing, central alarm system, combustible storage, and egress obstructions, along with general safety concerns regarding emergency exiting and smoke detectors.

The property has maintained regular upkeep, including a 2019 project to replace gutters and downspouts with copper material, repoint brickwork joints, and paint window frames. Recent 311 calls between 2021 and 2024 primarily relate to external maintenance issues such as illegal postings, parking concerns, and holiday debris removal, with no recent complaints about building safety or habitability. Two fire incidents have been recorded, but both were either false alarms or unintentional activations with no civilian injuries reported. The building's consistent record of permit applications and routine maintenance, particularly related to fire safety systems, suggests ongoing attention to infrastructure and safety requirements, with the most recent significant work focused on improving fire alarm system compliance and water supply infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 2598 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
37th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 542 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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 49.1%
Moderate concern 19.1%
Severe concern 31.8%
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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2598 Filbert St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 25
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