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1736-1738 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1209012 3 units · 3 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 1736-1738 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1209012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Forge Invest Dv Llc
Mailing address
2201 Market St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
042799

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1736 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1738 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 1736-1738 Fell Street property is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Forge Invest Dv Llc and located in San Francisco's Park North neighborhood. The building has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with multiple active violations remaining from 2017 and 2018 related to lead paint hazards, exterior stairs, weather proofing, building attachments, and egress obstructions. A major renovation project commenced in 2021 with permits for extensive work including kitchen and bathroom remodels in all three units, stair repairs, and window renovations, with a cost estimate of $220,000. Subsequent revisions and additional permits followed to address interior wall reconfiguration, attic expansion, installation of new furnaces, water heaters, and comprehensive plumbing updates.

The property has faced several concerning issues including reports of abandoned construction work causing debris problems, incomplete renovations leading to safety concerns, and pest control issues. Notable incidents include a 2018 complaint about collapsed back stairs and blocked egress, as well as multiple violations regarding debris and blight. While some improvements have been documented through various permits, including electrical rewiring and bathroom/kitchen remodels in 2022, there remain active building violations that have not been fully resolved. Recent complaints from 2022 and 2023 indicated concerns about construction progress and property maintenance, with reports of construction materials being left on the property and impacts on neighboring buildings.

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Risk rating

How 1736-1738 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
57th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 343 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 62.0%
Moderate concern 32.9%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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1736-1738 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 18
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. installation of a sprinkler monitoring system .
Issued
Building PermitApr 09
Revision to pa# 2021-0211-4436: 4th fl plan. addition of 4 new dormers instead of 5. relocate water heater and furnace of #1738 to 4th fl. add steps and shear wall at rear side of building at main level patio.

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