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1944-1948 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211015 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1944-1948 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 1911
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 1911
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 built1911
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1211015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1426 S Main Street Walnut Creek CA 94596
Last sale
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1948 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1944 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1944-1948 Fell Street in Park North, owned by FLL LLC, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1911. The property has experienced significant regulatory and maintenance challenges, most notably during 2007-2017 when multiple building violations were issued, including unauthorized bathroom remodeling, plumbing and electrical work without permits, and concerns about occupancy conversion to an illegal hotel with 11 guest rooms. These violations raised serious safety concerns including inadequate heating, emergency egress issues, insufficient smoke detectors, and questions about fire-rated materials and proper window installation. Between 2011-2012, the building faced numerous tenant complaints regarding basic services, including lack of heat, plumbing problems, and an inoperative water heater, all of which were eventually resolved through subsequent repairs and compliance work.

More recent history shows a completion of various improvement projects, including bathroom updates and the addition of a common meter in 2016 to address earlier violations. The building underwent reroofing in 2005, and there are records of additional permits dating back to 1990 for patio work. A rear cottage conversion to an ADU was proposed and recorded in planning records, though the current status is listed as closed. Recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, including requests for cleaning and other municipal services, though these are primarily related to the surrounding area rather than the building itself. The property has experienced minimal emergency incidents, with no civilian injuries reported in recent fire service responses, which were primarily for service calls and system malfunctions.

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Risk rating

How 1944-1948 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
71stpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 231 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
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

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 17%
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

1944-1948 Fell St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Mar 09
Date last observed: 24-feb-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit;
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