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1130-1134 Fell St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1203010 3 units · 3 fl · 1890

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1130-1134 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 1890
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 1890
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 built1890
Total area5,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1203010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Arnold M Pachter Trustee 1132 Fell St San Francisco CA 94117
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1132 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1130 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1134 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1130-1134 Fell Street, owned by the Pachter 2002 Family Trust, is a three-story structure built in 1890 in the Alamo Square neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a 200 amp electrical service upgrade in 2010, installation of new heaters in 2013, and multiple renovation projects between 2002-2007 that included kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and laundry area additions. Notable maintenance issues have been documented, particularly during a water intrusion incident in 2014 that affected the first-floor unit and resulted in mold problems, which were officially abated by November 2014. The building has experienced recurring heating system concerns, with a complaint about inadequate wall heating in 2013, though this was addressed with the installation of new heaters. Historical records show a serious electrical fire incident in 1998 that required power shutdown, and there were building code violation concerns in 2008-2014, including issues with mold, damaged walls, fire safety equipment, and structural concerns, all of which were subsequently resolved.

In recent years, the property has had minimal maintenance issues requiring intervention, with the last routine safety inspection conducted in 2019 showing no active concerns. Multiple 311 calls related to garbage and debris have been recorded in 2024, primarily concerning street cleaning matters. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to necessary repairs and upgrades, with most violations being addressed promptly through proper channels. Recent records indicate that the property is currently maintaining compliance with housing codes, with no active violation cases as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 1130-1134 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 85 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1130-1134 Fell St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Mar 24
Reroofing: removal and application of roofing system on the front claytile overhang only. remove (e) roofing, install (n) underlayment and flashing, reinstall claytiles an serve properly, no hot works.
$8,000 · Complete

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