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1634 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1208013 2 units · 3 fl · 1892

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 1634 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 1892
2 or more units
2 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 1892
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
Floors3
Year built1892
Total area3,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1208013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1634 Fell St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
October 17, 1997

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1634 Fell Street in Park North, owned by Kevin J & Keri Sheehan, has a complex history since its construction in 1892 with two units. The property underwent significant renovations in 1998-1999, including a horizontal addition and major interior remodeling, during which there were concerns about structural stability while the building was temporarily supported on steel beams, though this was addressed shortly thereafter. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with recent work including a complete sewer line installation in 2024, skylight replacement (2000), dry rot repairs (1997), and installation of a fire sprinkler system (1988). Multiple building complaints from the 1990s raised concerning issues such as water damage, unsafe decks, and unauthorized unit conversions, though these appear to have been resolved.

The property has faced periodic maintenance challenges, with several street cleaning and graffiti removal requests documented through 311 calls in recent years (2022-2025). An illegal short-term rental operation was reported and subsequently abated in 2016, following a court settlement agreement. Minor fire safety concerns were raised in 2005 and 2012 regarding extinguishers and blocked exits, though these were found to have no merit. The building's recent maintenance record is less problematic, with no major safety issues reported in the past decade. While the property has had its share of historical preservation and maintenance challenges, most complaints appear to have been addressed adequately over time, with major infrastructure improvements continuing into the present day.

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Risk rating

How 1634 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
89thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 88 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building size

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1634 Fell St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 09
Work category: 11p; existing backflow serial number 152221 has been replaced with (1) new backflow serial number 460985.
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