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1556-1560 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1207014 6 units · 4 fl · 1900

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
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1556-1560 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
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area4,688 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1207014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Russ Convent Of Our Lady Of
Mailing address
Abbes Isihia Mungalova 1812 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1560 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1558 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1556 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The four-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1556-1560 Fell Street in Park North, which is owned by the Russ Convent Of Our Lady Of, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over its history. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a concerning complaint regarding an insecure back patio with stairs to the backyard, which was reportedly allowing animals and potentially people to access the property. In June 1997, there was an active complaint about rear stairs being constructed without a permit, which has not been resolved in the records available. The most substantial set of violations occurred in October 2002, when multiple issues were documented including rodent infestation, interior surface problems, broken windows, damaged ceilings, plumbing and electrical violations, sanitation concerns, and lead paint hazards - though these were all abated by November 2002. A concrete walkway repair was completed in 1994, and two building permits from 1991 and 1981 were either cancelled or expired with no recorded completion. More recently, there have been several parking enforcement issues and cleanliness concerns in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The property has experienced one documented fire incident, which was a false alarm with no civilian injuries reported.

The building's records show a pattern of maintenance issues and code compliance concerns, particularly evident in the 2002 violations that required prompt attention and remediation. While the most recent building-related complaints have been relatively few, the ongoing concerns about the rear stairs and patio security suggest some continuing maintenance challenges. The property has a history of parking-related issues in the surrounding area, though these appear to be municipal concerns rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1556-1560 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
35th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Number of units

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.3%
Moderate concern 24.2%
Severe concern 26.5%
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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1556-1560 Fell St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 26
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
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