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999 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0826027 9 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 999 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 1907
2 or more units
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area7,743 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0826027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Plaza Group Llc
Mailing address
308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
031099

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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 9-unit apartment building at 999 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Plaza Group LLC, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1907. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2017 (as a Tier 3 building), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent unit improvements include a $30,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #6 completed in 2022, and similar renovations in Units #5 and #9 in 2015-2016, which included comprehensive updates to plumbing, electrical systems, and interior finishes.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple fire alarm system violations between 2005 and 2020, though these were generally promptly addressed. A concerning pattern emerged in February 2021 with complaints from Unit #6 regarding mold, leaking ceilings, and electrical/plumbing issues, though these complaints were eventually marked as not active. The property underwent a unit legalization process in 2019 to comply with local regulations, and more recently, there have been several 311 calls (in early 2025) regarding graffiti and debris outside the building, though these were primarily external issues not directly related to building operations. The building has maintained regular safety inspections, with no ongoing violations currently recorded. While historical violations and complaints suggest periodic maintenance challenges, the completion of major infrastructure improvements like the soft-story retrofit and recent unit renovations indicate proactive building management in addressing building code requirements and improving resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 999 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
23th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 791 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Building size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.5%
Moderate concern 54.0%
Severe concern 13.5%
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

999 Fell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 25
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311 RequestJan 27
Garbage and debris

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