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1124-1128 Fell St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1203009 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Alamo Square — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1124-1128 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1904
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1203009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lawrence H Shane P.O. Box 610113 Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale

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1126 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1124 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1128 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1124-1128 Fell Street in Alamo Square, built in 1904 and currently owned by Shane Boys Inc., has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2016, the property underwent substantial improvements including kitchen and bathroom renovations, roof replacement, and HVAC upgrades including the installation of an 85 BTU furnace. However, there is one concerning incident on record: in October 2019, a tenant reported experiencing mold issues in the third-floor unit (1124) that allegedly persisted for five months, with the tenant only later connecting the health effects to the building conditions. The building has a history of maintenance issues that were addressed over time, including a significant cluster of violations in 2000 related to fire egress obstruction, plumbing concerns, broken windows, and inadequate lighting - all of which were abated by May 2000. Earlier records from the late 1990s show additional problems including heating issues and an active complaint regarding collapsed ceilings and water heater ventilation.

The most recent activity at the property shows evidence of ongoing maintenance and compliance issues, particularly concerning parking violations, with multiple citations for blocking driveways recorded between 2024 and 2025. There was also a complaint about garbage and debris in December 2024, though this was resolved without necessitating any work. Additionally, a sewer odor issue was reported and addressed in July 2024. The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2000, 2004, 2010, and 2017, indicating regular oversight by housing authorities. The property has been the subject of various repair and improvement projects over the years, including the replacement of the rear staircase in 2004 and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2016.

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Risk rating

How 1124-1128 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
48thpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1124-1128 Fell St event timeline

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