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1874 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1210020 2 units · 2 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 1874 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,322 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1210020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Villet Jonathan & Fiona Mcd
Mailing address
1874 Fell St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
091495

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1874 Fell Street in Park North, owned by Jonathan Villet and Fiona Mcd, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent major renovation being a kitchen conversion in March 2018 in the upper unit (Unit #1), which involved moving the kitchen and modifying the master bedroom. Prior improvements include a complete reroofing in 2012 ($16,000), dry rot repairs to the front balcony trim in 2014 ($3,500), and multiple kitchen renovations in the early 2000s, including electrical updates. The building received substantial safety upgrades in 1995, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the garage, structural modifications from shear wall to braced frame on the second floor, and the addition of a garage.

The property has experienced some maintenance needs in recent months, with eight 311 calls registered between October and December 2024, primarily related to structural maintenance and urban forestry issues. These recent concerns include reports of a damaged tree with a hanging limb (still open as of October 2024), instances of garbage and debris on or near the property, and reports of driveway blockage. Notably, there have been two parking enforcement calls in December 2024 regarding blocked driveways, which were resolved with citations. While these recent issues have been addressed through appropriate channels, they suggest some ongoing maintenance and access challenges in the immediate vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 1874 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
77th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 183 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.6%
Moderate concern 14.8%
Severe concern 18.6%
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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The story over time

1874 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 13
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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