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1001-1003 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0825035 5 units · 3 fl · 1903

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 Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1001-1003 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 1903
2 or more units
5 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 1903
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1903
Total area7,506 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0825035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mufarreh Basil N & Susanne 3260 26Th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1001 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1003 A Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
433 A Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
433 B Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1001 A Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1003 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
433 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 1001-1003 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Basil & Susanne Fm Mufarreh, was constructed in 1903 and has undergone significant upgrades and maintenance over the past several years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program (Tier 2) and received its Certificate of Final Completion, resolving a serious earthquake safety compliance issue that persisted from 2016-2022. Recent improvements include the installation of radiant heating systems for four units with new boilers and domestic hot water tanks (October 2024), structural framing repairs (November 2024), and a new fire sprinkler system with water service/backflow protection (2021). The building has also addressed various safety concerns, with fire safety system inspections showing "Condition Corrected" status by 2023 for issues related to sprinklers, alarms, and electrical systems that were documented in 2022.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues typical of older buildings, including past violations regarding fire extinguishers, lead paint concerns, and paint containment procedures between 2008-2014, all of which were ultimately resolved. Recent activity at the building has primarily involved infrastructure upgrades and routine maintenance, including plumbing work, electrical upgrades, and street space permits between 2018-2024. While there have been several garbage-related service requests in early 2025, these appear to be related to street cleaning concerns rather than building maintenance issues. A carbon monoxide incident and a contained cooking fire were reported by firefighters in 2021 and 2024, respectively, though neither resulted in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 1001-1003 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
21stpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 811 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1001-1003 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 15
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 201702179705.
$70,000 · Issued
311 RequestMay 19
Garbage and debris

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