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500-504 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0819035 4 units · 2 fl · 1885

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 500-504 Fell 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 1885
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAYES
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 1885
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1885
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0819035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Corazzi Sylvan R Trustee 75 Buena Vista E #601 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
December 23, 1987

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501 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
503 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
504 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
500 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 500-504 Fell Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with 4 units, constructed in 1885 and owned by the Sylvan R Corazzi Revocable Trust. The building has a significant history of telecommunications infrastructure, particularly relating to AT&T and Sprint equipment, with multiple modifications and removals of antennas, batteries, and equipment occurring from 2013 through 2023. Most recently, in April 2023, AT&T completed a $35,000 modification involving antenna and battery work, with additional related electrical work currently underway as of September 2023. The building underwent a voluntary accessibility improvement in 2022 for its ground floor commercial space, and a substantial unit renovation occurred in 2020 including kitchen and bathroom remodels, completed with both plumbing and electrical permits.

The property has maintained active compliance with housing regulations, with routine safety inspections conducted in 1999, 2007, 2011, and 2018. Several violations were noted during the 2011 inspection, including issues with electrical receptacles, fire escape ladders, and smoke detectors, but these were promptly abated by March 1, 2011. A 2013 plumbing installation of a grease trap for a ground floor business was completed, and the building's utility systems appear to be regularly maintained, with the most recent work involving battery replacements for telecommunications equipment. Recent activity at the property in late 2024 showed typical urban maintenance issues such as abandoned furniture and garbage debris, though these were promptly addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 500-504 Fell 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
67thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 339 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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500-504 Fell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 11
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 01
Sidewalk defect

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