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2815 Filbert St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0948001 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

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
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 2815 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 1926
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area8,661 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0948001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mehan Properties Llc
Mailing address
Mehan John & Tina 145 Poplar Dr Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
051596

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 2815 Filbert Street in Cow Hollow, built in 1926 and currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 (Tier 4) to meet seismic safety requirements, involving the installation of plywood shearwalls and anchor bolts in the garage areas. The building has received consistent attention to its mechanical systems, with backflow device replacements and steam boiler updates occurring between 2017-2019, though a recent complaint about boiler permit renewal was filed in April 2024.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety compliance issues over its history, with particular attention needed in the early 2000s when multiple housing code violations were recorded, including problems with heating systems, fire safety equipment, and security requirements. These violations, while not currently active, were abated by June 2005. More recent building complaints from 2018 and 2019 noted general maintenance concerns and heating system issues, though these are no longer active. The building's fire safety systems have required periodic attention, with multiple alarm system complaints between 2006 and 2023, though most were resolved with "Condition Corrected" dispositions. The property has also had recurring issues with sidewalk parking and debris on the street outside, as evidenced by several recent 311 calls between 2021-2025, though these are exterior issues not directly affecting building residents.

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Risk rating

How 2815 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
38th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.1%
Moderate concern 24.1%
Severe concern 27.7%
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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The story over time

2815 Filbert St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 09
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
Fire IncidentJan 27
700 False alarm or false call, other

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