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815 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0827032 2 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 815 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0827032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jacqueline Y Tom Revoc Trus
Mailing address
Tom Jacqueline Y Ttee 1318 Hayes St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
051700

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 815 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Jacqueline Y Tom Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1908 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over the years. Most notably, in late 2015, the building experienced unauthorized construction work that led to two complaints filed on October 22, 2015, regarding unpermitted plumbing and demolition work, including kitchen and bathroom modifications. These violations were subsequently resolved through proper permitting ($39,000 in renovations) and completed plumbing and electrical work for the kitchen and bathroom remodels, powder room installation, and water heater updates by December 2015.

The building's historical maintenance record shows attention to structural elements, particularly regarding rear stairs, with repairs documented in 1987 and 1999 addressing rot damage. A concerning issue arose in 1998-2000 regarding potential illegal rental units and safety concerns about broken stairs and kitchen damage, though these complaints were eventually resolved. More recently, there has been a recurring issue with parking enforcement, with ten complaints about blocked driveways between October 2024 and January 2025, resulting in several citations being issued, though some cases were resolved without finding a violation. The property's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity, while ensuring compliance with building codes has been addressed through proper permits and inspections following the 2015 violations.

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Risk rating

How 815 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
76th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 246 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 81.0%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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The story over time

815 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 11
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 25
Garbage and debris

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