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2557-2571 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0945016 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 2557-2571 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area6,713 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0945016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Axel Springer Services Inc
Mailing address
Business Insider Headquarte One Liberty Plaza 8Th Fl New York NY 10006
Last sale
072720

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2557 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2571 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2567 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2557-2571 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Axel Springer Services Inc, is a three-story structure built in 1900. The property has undergone significant recent renovations in 2019, including two substantial remodeling projects totaling $550,000 that included updates to all three floors, bathroom overhauls, kitchen renovations, and the addition of new family rooms and ensuite bathrooms. The building's systems received comprehensive upgrades in 2019, with new heating and cooling systems installed, including a Mitsubishi heat pump system, along with extensive electrical work that included new wiring, circuit breakers, and appliance connections.

The property has experienced some recent maintenance and infrastructure issues, with a sewage backup incident reported in February 2024, though this was promptly addressed by PUC Sewer Operations. The building's exterior received attention with the installation of a new gate in 2019, and a fence permit was approved for the installation of an aluminum fence within the lot's buildable area. Parking enforcement has been a recurring issue in the immediate vicinity, with multiple citations issued between 2023-2024 for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. The building has had three documented fire department responses since 2020, all of which were either assist calls, smoke detector activations, or false alarms, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including past reroofing work in 1998 and 2012, and various plumbing upgrades including water heater replacements and bathroom remodels.

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Risk rating

How 2557-2571 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
33th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 577 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.9%
Moderate concern 38.5%
Severe concern 11.7%
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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2557-2571 Filbert St event timeline

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

2019
Building Permit Nov 01
Street space only
Issued
Building PermitAug 19
New gate at entry

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