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675 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0829021 8 units · 2 fl · 1963

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 675 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 1963
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,094 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0829021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jeffrey Wang & Lisa Wong Re
Mailing address
Wang Jeffrey Ching & Wong L 239 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
092018

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story apartment building at 675 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Jeffrey Wang & Lisa Wong Re, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1963. Most recently, in 2024, the building received a new flat roof with a modified bitumen system ($15,750) and completed a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current safety requirements ($23,200), including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has demonstrated a commitment to structural safety, completing a Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2016 that included installing steel moment frames and strengthening shear walls ($104,000). Historical maintenance work includes window replacements in 2012, dry rot repairs to stairways in 2008, and the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 1993.

The property experienced a notable incident in 2019 with significant flooding in one apartment, though this has since been resolved. In 2008, the building faced multiple violations related to structural hazards, garage ventilation, and combustible storage concerns, all of which were abated by June 2008. Routine safety inspections have been conducted regularly, with the most recent inspections in 2019 showing no active issues. The building's exterior and surrounding areas have been maintained through various municipal services, with recent attention to overgrown trees (2024) and general cleaning (2023). While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the street and sidewalk conditions around the building, these are typical for the area and don't directly reflect on the building's maintenance or safety.

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Risk rating

How 675 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
33th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 688 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.6%
Moderate concern 33.0%
Severe concern 32.4%
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

675 Fell St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Dec 02
Reroofing: flat roof with slope less than 2:12 pitch. install one ply system of modified bituman granulated cap over existing roof materials (overlay). no hotworks. no propane or acetylene. self-adhesive overlay only.
$15,750 · Complete

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