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1786-1790 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1209019 4 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 1786-1790 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 1909
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area6,114 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1209019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Briscoe Mary Helen
Mailing address
1788 Fell St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
053096

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1786 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1790 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1788 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 1786-1790 Fell Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building located in the Park North neighborhood, containing four units and constructed in 1909. The building, currently owned by Mary Helen Briscoe, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most notably, a substantial reroofing project costing $48,600 was completed in 2021, and previous improvements included the installation of two gas fireplaces in 2012 (with permits showing work was done in both April and October of that year). The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, including an expired sewer replacement permit from 2015 and a violation related to egress obstruction in 2011, though this violation was abated in 2013.

The property has been subject to regular routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with records showing inspections in 2004 and 2017. Recent months have seen numerous 311 calls in the vicinity of the address, primarily related to encampment issues and street cleaning concerns, with eight such calls recorded between December 2-21, 2024. Most of these cases were resolved promptly, either through area cleanups or clarification of property boundaries. A single fire alarm incident was recorded, but this was determined to be an unintentional activation with no injuries reported. While the building itself has maintained basic habitability standards through regular inspections and permits, the immediate surrounding area has experienced ongoing challenges with encampments and street cleanliness, as evidenced by the frequency of recent 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 1786-1790 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
52th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 383 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

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 63.4%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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1786-1790 Fell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 31
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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