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849-853 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0827027 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 849-853 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0827027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Leslie Warrington Revocable
Mailing address
Warrington Leslie Trustee 3366 M.T. Diablo Blvd #A21 Lafayette CA 94549
Last sale
061897

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853 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
851 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
849 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 849-853 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Leslie Warrington Revocable Trust, has a significant history of maintenance issues and safety concerns since its construction in 1907. Most recently, in February 2024, there was a report of exposed wiring in the building's breezeway area, with unprotected wires secured by duct tape in multiple locations. The building has undergone several important maintenance work over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2015 costing $9,000, and more concerning fire safety issues in 2008 that required fire proofing repairs and installation of handrails to address housing inspection violations. Between 2003 and 2008, the building experienced multiple health and safety violations requiring remediation, including problems with fire extinguisher compliance, electrical outlets, egress obstructions, and handrails.

Earlier records show more serious concerns from the 1990s, including complaints about electrical issues in 1995 with exposed wires and a wet fuse box, and in 1998 regarding lack of heat, pest problems, and missing smoke detectors. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to safety upgrades, such as the 2024 electrical inspection and routine safety inspections in 2010 and 2017, but the recent exposed wiring issue raises ongoing safety concerns. The property has also experienced three recorded fire incidents with no civilian injuries, including cases of excessive heat, a gas leak, and electrical equipment issues, though none of these incidents appear to have resulted in significant damage or injuries. Recent 311 calls from 2021 to 2023 primarily relate to general sanitation issues in the surrounding area rather than building-specific problems, and there was a brief period of illegal short-term rental activity in 2015 that was addressed through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 849-853 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
40th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 616 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.8%
Moderate concern 27.2%
Severe concern 17.0%
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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849-853 Fell St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Feb 01
Date last observed: 31-jan-24; time last observed: 0900; floor: 2; unit: n/a; exact location: common area; building type: residence/dwelling exposed wiring; ; additional information: 853 fell has unprotected wires running along the outside of their building secured by duct tape in some parts. this is the breezeway between 853 and 855 fell. i have pictures i can provide. ;
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