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1620-1624 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1208011 4 units · 4 fl · 1904

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1620-1624 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 1904
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1904
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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1904
Total area6,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1208011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1319a 4th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1622 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1624 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1620 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The four-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 1620-1624 Fell Street in Park North, built in 1904 and currently owned by the William Riedstra Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. Most notably, in 2017, the building underwent routine safety inspections that revealed multiple fire safety concerns, including the need to recharge fire extinguishers, install carbon monoxide alarms, and address roof access safety issues. These violations were all promptly abated by May 11, 2017. Earlier inspection records from 2004 had documented various safety concerns, including issues with wood stairs, smoke detectors, emergency exits, and window security bars, though these were also resolved. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural upkeep, with a significant reroofing project completed in 2007 at a cost of approximately $14,620, and plumbing work completed in 2010 involving sewer line replacement at the sidewalk.

Recent activity in the vicinity of the building over the past year includes multiple 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk maintenance, lighting issues, and cleanliness concerns. Of particular note, there is an ongoing issue with a pavement defect reported in September 2023 that remains open. The building's recent violations and complaints have been limited to routine inspections, with no major safety or structural issues reported since 2017. The property's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep and prompt response to safety concerns when identified, though the relatively high number of street maintenance calls in the area indicates ongoing neighborhood cleanliness challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1620-1624 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
25thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 598 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of floors

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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