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1254-1256 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1204017 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1254-1256 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 1908
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1204017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Finegold Family Trust
Mailing address
Finegold Michael & Mariann, 2424 Pine St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
040611

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1256 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1254 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The Finegold Family Trust owns this two-story multi-family residential building located at 1254-1256 Fell Street in Park North, which was constructed in 1908 and contains four units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance updates over its history. Most recently, the building has experienced persistent issues with driveway blockage, with ten enforcement requests filed between November 6 and December 6, 2024, resulting in at least three citations being issued during this period.

The building has undergone various major repairs, including a complete reroofing in 2018 (costing $12,000) and foundation work in 2007 (costing $5,000). Compliance issues were addressed through multiple inspections and repairs, most notably in 2017 when carbon monoxide alarms were installed and wood stairs were repaired. A comprehensive set of violations from 2011 was resolved, addressing multiple safety concerns including handrails, fire safety features, and lead paint hazards. A heating complaint from 2006 regarding insufficient heat was also resolved. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to major systems, with the most recent roof being a fiberglass installation, and historical records indicate previous roofing work was performed in 1990. The property has successfully addressed all its documented violations, with the most recent routine inspection in 2017 resulting in timely compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1254-1256 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
30th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 558 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.1%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 21.8%
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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1254-1256 Fell St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Permit May 29
To comply with his nov 202655114 item #3. repair (less than 50%) wood deteriorating rear existing common area stairs in kind.
$7,500 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 27
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