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1956-1960 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211017 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 1956-1960 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1211017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcdoyle Trust
Mailing address
Mcdermott Jennifer & Doyle 6955 Los Gatos Rd Atascadero CA 93422
Last sale
121316

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1956 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1958 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1960 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The Mcdoyle Trust-owned three-unit residential building at 1956-1960 Fell St in Park North is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910 that has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly focusing on fire safety enhancements. Most notably, in September 2023, the building received comprehensive fire safety upgrades including a new sprinkler system with monitoring capabilities, smoke detectors, and related equipment. These improvements followed previous work in 2022-2023 installing a fire sprinkler system, exercise room modifications, and utility upgrades including new copper lines and gas infrastructure. The building has seen substantial interior renovations over the past decade, with major renovations in 2014 including kitchen remodeling, bathroom additions, and electrical system upgrades across multiple units. Historical records indicate the building experienced several maintenance issues in the 2000s, including paint deterioration and fire escape concerns, but these were all addressed and abated by 2017. Recent maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent work focusing on basic infrastructure and public safety improvements. The property has had minimal recent violations, with the most significant being a 2017 routine safety inspection that resulted in several fire safety requirement fulfillments, all of which were quickly addressed and abated. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to routine matters such as street cleaning and minor maintenance issues, with a notable sewage backup incident in August 2024 being the most recent plumbing-related service call.

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Risk rating

How 1956-1960 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
98th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.0%
Moderate concern 11.8%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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The story over time

1956-1960 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 28
Re-roofing with hot works
$25,000 · Complete

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