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1814-1818 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1210010 5 units · 3 fl · 1908

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
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1814-1818 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 1908
2 or more units
5 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 1908
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1210010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Cody William C & Michelle T 527 14Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 23, 2012

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1814 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1816 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1818 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 1814-1818 Fell Street in the Park North neighborhood, owned by William C. and Michelle Cody F, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1908. Of particular note is the completion of mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2017, achieving compliance with San Francisco's safety requirements. The property has seen substantial interior improvements, including a 2013 comprehensive remodel of multiple units featuring kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical system upgrades, and new lighting installations, along with plumbing work including sewer trap replacement in 2020. However, there have been concerning issues, most recently documented in mid-2021 with reports of electrical problems, plumbing leaks, and ceiling water damage in the first-floor unit, as well as a fire complaint in January 2023 that was promptly addressed. Historical records show earlier maintenance issues including dry rot repairs to back stairs in 2008 and various building violations in 2003 related to fire safety and emergency egress, all of which were subsequently resolved. The building has also received attention for its exterior areas, with recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily concerning street cleaning and general maintenance issues in the surrounding vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. Additionally, a Cottage Food Operation was permitted as an accessory use to the dwelling unit in 2022, demonstrating the building's continued adaptive use. The property has completed its Tier 3 Soft Story retrofit requirements, obtaining a Certificate of Compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1814-1818 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
15thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 677 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
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 51%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1814-1818 Fell St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Feb 18
Date last observed: 14-feb-25; time last observed: 9:00 pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no power to the unit;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintFeb 18
Date last observed: 14-feb-25; time last observed: 9:00 pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no power to the unit;

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