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632 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0820006A 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 632 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0820006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shroyer Kenneth
Mailing address
434 Hickory St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
040803

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 632 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Kenneth Shroyer, has undergone significant improvements in recent years, particularly in 2022 when major upgrades were completed including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #4, rear landing and stairs replacement, electrical service upgrade from 100A to 400A, and new boiler installation. The building, constructed in 1900, previously experienced several concerning issues in the early 2000s, including inadequate heat, broken windows, and safety violations related to gas utility shutoff requirements, which were all addressed and abated by 2003. The property has a history of utility maintenance needs, particularly regarding boiler permits, with multiple renewal requirements noted between 2019-2023, though these were ultimately resolved.

Most recently, the building has faced plumbing system challenges, as evidenced by multiple sewage backup incidents in 2024, including one in October involving a side sewer vent. The property has undergone regular maintenance and improvements over the years, including reroofing projects in 1989 and 2022, and various stair repairs dating back to 1984. Safety incidents have been minimal, with no reported civilian injuries in any fire-related incidents, though there have been some carbon monoxide detector activations and medical assists recorded. Recent building permits and improvements suggest active maintenance and upgrading of systems, with particular attention paid to electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 632 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

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
11th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 914 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.7%
Moderate concern 22.1%
Severe concern 27.2%
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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2026
311 Request Jun 07
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