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1150-1152 Fell St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1203013 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1150-1152 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1203013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1020 Kearny St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
051421

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1150 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1152 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1152 A Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1150-1152 Fell Street in Alamo Square, managed by 1150 Fell LLC, has undergone significant modifications and faced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Building improvements between 2018-2024 include the addition of a third unit on the ground floor, comprehensive sprinkler system installations throughout the ground floor, and various renovation projects totaling over $250,000. More recent history indicates concerning maintenance issues, particularly in 2023, with multiple complaints about inadequate heating (violating the 70°F requirement) and hot water (violating the 105°F minimum requirement) issued in May 2023, which were abated within days. The building's systems continue to receive attention, with a completed re-roofing project in July 2024 costing $15,000.

The property has experienced numerous infrastructure and service challenges, particularly regarding basic utilities. A significant incident in May 2023 involved a complete loss of power to the basement unit due to an unpaid electric bill affecting a utility meter that was supposed to be included in the tenant's housing fee. More recently, in April 2024, tenants reported issues with broken appliances in common areas, including a non-functional dishwasher and leaking external hose/spigot. The building underwent substantial safety improvements in 2019, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system and related monitoring equipment, though a fire violation was noted in 2022 regarding unpermitted work on the sprinkler/standpipe systems. The property has also seen recurring issues with exterior maintenance, with several 311 calls reporting sidewalk defects, garbage concerns, and parking violations in the surrounding area between 2022 and 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1150-1152 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
15th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 259 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.8%
Moderate concern 62.5%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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1150-1152 Fell St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint May 08
Date last observed: 07-may-26; time last observed: 9am; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; ; additional information: hi derek, the two falling fences that you posted violation for are still leaning. they began to repair them but never completed it. they left beams of wood diagonally propping up the fence as a temporary measure. are you able to follow up to compel them to finish bolstering the falling fences? thank you;
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 25
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