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1980-1982 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211021 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 1980-1982 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area2,934 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1211021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frontera Michael A
Mailing address
1982 Fell St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
050415

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1980 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1982 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1980-1982 Fell Street in Park North, owned by Michael A. Frontera, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone significant recent renovations. Major improvements began in 2020 with a $289,000 project to remodel both flats, including kitchen and bathroom updates, new finishes, radiant heat, and electrical system upgrades. This work was accompanied by window replacements and skylight installations. The renovation period has generated multiple tenant complaints regarding construction noise, particularly jackhammering, with the most recent complaints filed in late 2023. Additional updates included plumbing work for two bathrooms, two kitchens, and a new radiant heat system, as well as electrical rewiring, though expired permits and modifications have raised concerns about proper adherence to building codes.

Recent housing concerns include several mold and mildew reports between October 2024 and February 2024, and ongoing issues with garbage and debris noted through 311 calls. After years of construction, there have been multiple complaints about noise disruption, particularly from children playing, though these complaints appear to coincide with reports of an alleged illegal unit in the garage, which has been a recurring issue since 1996. The property underwent window replacements in 2020, and recent modifications in 2024 reduced the number of skylights from nine to four. A tenant buyout was recorded in 2017 for $36,000, and the building's maintenance history includes records of reroofing work from 1998, though that permit has since expired. Multiple permits have been issued for various improvements, though some, including a plumbing permit from 2021, have expired and required replacement permits.

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Risk rating

How 1980-1982 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
87th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 104 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.4%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 4.6%
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

1980-1982 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 03
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 04
Blocking driveway cite tow

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