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1050 Fell St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0824002B 24 units · 3 fl · 1926

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
Above average
avg 2.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1050 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 1926
2 or more units
24 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.

Building characteristics
Units24
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area13,605 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0824002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph & Sandra Siino Revoc
Mailing address
Siino Joseph & Sandra Trust 1218 11Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1050 Fell Street in Alamo Square, owned by Joseph & Sandra Siino Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone several significant improvements to maintain safety and compliance with current regulations. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic upgrades as a Tier 2 soft-story property in 2015, at a cost of $85,000, and underwent a voluntary system replacement with mandatory low-frequency horn upgrade in late 2022 costing $32,740. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating, particularly evident in early 2023 when multiple complaints were filed about inadequate heat maintenance, with temperatures reportedly dropping to 59-62°F during morning hours. This heating system concern follows a pattern of maintenance issues documented in recent years, including plumbing problems (e.g., leaky faucets and broken pipes in 2015 and 2012 respectively), interior surface problems such as mold/mildew in 2017, and various plumbing and electrical violations in 2015 involving damaged walls, security bars, and appliance issues.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, including a gas valve replacement in 2021, electrical upgrades such as a 225-amp main disconnect installation in 2018, and several structural repairs documented through various building permits. Multiple routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services have been conducted, revealing various maintenance issues that were generally addressed and abated, though several permits from the 1980s and 1999 were documented as expired. The property has had two fire-related complaints that were promptly corrected, and while there have been occasional fire alarm activations, none resulted in fire or civilian injuries. The most recent routine inspections (2022-2023) have primarily focused on heating system functionality, with several complaints and violations related to inadequate heat resolution. The building's recent history shows regular attention to safety compliance, including the installation of updated fire safety systems, though ongoing maintenance challenges related to heating and plumbing systems persist.

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Risk rating

How 1050 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
3th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 296 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.6%
Moderate concern 33.4%
Severe concern 48.9%
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

1050 Fell St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit May 25
Work category: 8p; replace existing steam boiler with new steam boiler (serial # 834541-202403). install new rp backflow device on boiler water make up.
Complete
Fire ComplaintMay 16
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