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754-758 Fell St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0821013 6 units · 4 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 754-758 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 1909
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1909
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1909
Total area7,168 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0821013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1871 Market St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
April 04, 2003

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756 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
758 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
754 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
758 A Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 754-758 Fell Street property, a 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1909, is currently owned by the Levy Family Trust and contains 6 units. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, including a completed $27,900 fire alarm system upgrade in September 2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Department requirements. However, there have been concerning recent issues, including complaints about black mold in August 2023 and ventilation problems in the same month, as well as a recent lead paint complaint from 2018 regarding improper management of lead hazards. The building has a history of various system upgrades, including substantial renovation work in 2019 that involved interior painting, hardwood floor refinishing, new HVAC systems, electrical work, and plumbing improvements totaling $35,000.

The property's maintenance history shows both improvements and recurring issues. There have been multiple electrical upgrades and repairs between 2003 and 2023, including fire safety improvements and panel upgrades. Plumbing work has been regularly performed, including waste and vent pipe repairs in 2018 affecting multiple units. Historical violations from 2002-2005 included various safety and maintenance issues such as problems with fire extinguishers, handrails, and security. More recent building complaints from 2011-2018 indicate issues like mold presence, electrical problems, and deteriorating building components. The building's maintenance record shows both proactive upgrades and reactive responses to various safety and maintenance issues, with some recurring patterns such as moisture-related problems and electrical system updates.

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Risk rating

How 754-758 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
41stpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

754-758 Fell St event timeline

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2023
Fire Complaint Nov 09
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintNov 09
Exit Maintenance

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