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1760 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1209016 2 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 1760 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 1895
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 1895
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 built1895
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1209016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lichtenwald Irv H & Ripple 1131 Clay St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
August 30, 1996

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Initial analysis

The building at 1760 Fell Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential property located in the Park North neighborhood, constructed in 1895 and currently owned by Ripplewald Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major renovation attempts occurring in 2021, including two withdrawn or cancelled permits for facade work, window replacements, and exploratory demolition. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades since 2000, including a complete electrical system overhaul in 2003-2004 with 200-amp service upgrade and comprehensive rewiring of both units and common areas, a solar panel installation in 2017, and a sewer trap replacement at the sidewalk in 2022. Historical records show multiple unpermitted work instances in the early 2000s, including unauthorized repairs to rear stairs, dry rot issues, termite damage repairs, and bathroom/kitchen remodeling, though these violations were abated by 2002.

The property underwent several legitimate maintenance works, including reroofing in 2008, wall repairs in 2002, and stair replacements in 2000. Planning records indicate various proposed facade improvements, including gable addition and facade alterations, though some projects have not progressed beyond the initial stages. Recent street-level issues have been primarily related to parking enforcement matters, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways between 2021 and 2024, though most reports resulted in officers being unable to locate the vehicles. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with most significant systems receiving appropriate updates, though some recent proposed improvements have not been executed as planned. The property's historical context is preserved through various planned facade improvements, with attention to maintaining its architectural integrity while enhancing durability.

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Risk rating

How 1760 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
94thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 48 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1760 Fell St event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Oct 27
Work category: 1p; replace sewer trap at sidewalk.
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