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600 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0820002 50 units · 6 fl · 1928

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 600 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 1928
2 or more units
50 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1928
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
Units50
Floors6
Year built1928
Total area37,296 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0820002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
A Frederick & Mariene Levin 55 Raycliff Ter San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
August 18, 1995

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Initial analysis

The 50-unit, 6-story apartment building at 600 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Levinson Family Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades since its construction in 1928. Most notably, in 2023, the building received substantial fire safety improvements with the installation of new fire alarm systems and sounders to comply with current NFPA standards, representing a $125,763 investment in building safety. Recent building management has also addressed major infrastructure needs, including a 2019 replacement of the domestic hot water boiler and multiple fire safety corrections in 2024-2023 regarding sleeping area requirements and alarm systems.

The property has faced several significant maintenance challenges over the past decade. In 2022, the building experienced multiple violations related to interior conditions, including lead paint concerns, window repairs, floor covering issues, and evidence of rodent infestation, though all these violations were officially abated by February 2023. Earlier issues included problems with the rear stairwell emergency exit in 2016, persistent plumbing leaks documented in 2014, and various electrical and security concerns. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with previous work including parapet reinforcing in the 1990s. While the building has had its share of violations and maintenance issues, recent permit activity and violation resolution suggest ongoing commitment to addressing safety and maintenance concerns, though some historical patterns of delayed repairs and maintenance challenges are evident.

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Risk rating

How 600 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
6thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 965 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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600 Fell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 05
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