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1010 Fell St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824001E 12 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 Alamo Square
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 1010 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 1923
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area9,801 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824001E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert Brantley Bypass Trus
Mailing address
Frances Campra Trustee Po Box 590206 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1010 Fell Street in Alamo Square, owned by the Robert Brantley Bypass Trust, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1923 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, the building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2015, which included seismic improvements and associated work like reroofing, water heater replacements, and electrical updates. There have been recurring maintenance issues with water-related problems, including multiple water heater replacements (most recently in 2019) and some significant leaks in 2022 that reportedly led to mold issues. The building's fire safety systems have been the subject of multiple inspections and corrections between 2017 and 2024, including concerns about fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and combustible materials, though these issues were generally addressed promptly. Historical violations from 2008 related to various building safety concerns, including fire escape maintenance and fire proofing, were resolved by 2012.

The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement work over the decades, including stucco repairs in 2012, installation of a privacy screen for the roof deck in 2007, and plumbing upgrades. Several routine safety inspections have been conducted, with the most recent one in 2022 still marked as active. There have been notable patterns of exterior maintenance issues, particularly regarding street cleanliness and debris management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024. The building's infrastructure improvements have included a Ufer ground installation in 2015 and various water heater updates, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade essential systems. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly relating to water intrusion and fire safety systems, most violations have been addressed within a reasonable timeframe, and many significant structural improvements have been completed.

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Risk rating

How 1010 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
4th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 293 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 13.6%
Moderate concern 34.5%
Severe concern 51.9%
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

1010 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 12
Garbage and debris

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