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555-557 Fell St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0830023A 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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 555-557 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 area2,444 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0830023A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Couch Richard E 1991 Liv Tr
Mailing address
Richard E Couch 559 Fell St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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555 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
557 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 555-557 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past decades. Most recently, in September 2024, a comprehensive roof replacement was completed at a cost of $18,850, following a previous 1998 roofing project which has since expired. The building's foundation received attention in December 1994 with repairs completed for a 12-foot section at the front. The property has experienced a series of emergency service calls related to fire safety between 2017 and 2021, primarily for unintentional detector activations including false alarms and a malfunctioning carbon monoxide detector, though none resulted in injuries.

The surrounding area has seen recurring street maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 reporting garbage and debris on or near the property, though most were resolved without requiring additional work. Two instances of overgrown tree maintenance were recorded, with the most recent being resolved in November 2024. The property underwent a plumbing address correction in 2008, when the address was clarified from 559 to 557 Fell Street. Although the building itself has maintained safety compliance with no record of serious violations, it's worth noting the surrounding area has had occasional reports of encampments and general urban maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for street cleaning in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 555-557 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
73th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 277 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 73.0%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 15.4%
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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555-557 Fell St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit May 01
Work category: 1m; gas furnace like to like replacement
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