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1342-1344 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1205015 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 North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1342-1344 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 area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1205015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2597 Flagstone Dr San Jose CA 95132
Last sale
021821

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1342 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1344 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1342-1344 Fell Street in Park North, constructed in 1900, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over recent years, particularly focusing on safety systems and modernization. The most recent improvement is the installation of solar panels completed in April 2024, consisting of 19 PV modules with a capacity of 8.075 kW. Between 2021 and 2023, major safety enhancements included the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 69 heads, new underground fire sprinkler lines, and a dedicated sprinkler monitoring system costing over $100,000 in total. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including electrical service improvements with new 200A sub panels for both units, complete plumbing system updates, and the installation of radiant heating. A notable series of improvements occurred after the building faced several compliance issues between 2016-2020, including violations related to vacancy status, permit expirations, and unauthorized modifications like barbed wire installation on a construction fence. All these historical violations have been resolved, with most being abated by 2019-2021. The property underwent significant construction work including a proposed third-story addition and various remodeling projects, although some earlier permits expired without proper sign-offs. Recent maintenance concerns have been primarily related to exterior issues such as graffiti and debris, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1342-1344 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
14th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 685 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.7%
Moderate concern 67.4%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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The story over time

1342-1344 Fell St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 18
Solar pv plan# 6510, 19 pv modules, 425 watts per module, 8.075 dckw, new subpanel.
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