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615 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0829026A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 615 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,048 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0829026A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Billingsley Rosario B
Mailing address
2929 Summit St #207 Oakland CA 94609
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 615 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Billingsley Rosario B, has a significant maintenance history spanning several decades since its construction in 1900. The most pressing current concern involves serious structural issues with the front entry stairs, first documented in a July 2019 complaint that revealed considerable sagging and structural framing failure, creating a hazardous situation for occupants and visitors. This led to multiple violation notices and the subsequent repair permit in September 2019, though the underlying safety concerns remain marked as "Active" in the records. The building has undergone several major maintenance works, including water heater replacement in 2013, reroofing projects in 2003 and 1996, and repair of the front stair buttress stucco and sheathing in 1989. A 2007 complaint regarding unpermitted garage construction was quickly addressed and marked as not active.

Recent exterior maintenance has included street cleaning efforts, with multiple 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 reporting issues such as loose garbage and human or animal waste on or near the property. There have also been several parking enforcement incidents recorded, including three cases of driveway blocking and one instance of sidewalk parking between 2019 and 2023. The property's repair records indicate ongoing attention to exterior elements, as evidenced by the 2019 repair project involving terrazzo front stairs, including waterproofing and replacement of original components, though this work was classified as less than 50% repair. While many historical violations and maintenance issues have been resolved, the continued active status of the stairway safety concerns warrants attention.

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Risk rating

How 615 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
78th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 226 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.1%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 16.5%
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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615 Fell St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Aug 11
Blocking driveway cite tow
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