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1988-1992 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1211022 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1988-1992 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1211022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Rizzi Damiano & Isela Cueva 381 Liberty St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
January 26, 2006

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1988 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1990 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1992 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 1988-1992 Fell Street in the Park North neighborhood, managed by the Rizzi Family Trust, has a significant history dating back to its 1906 construction. Recent infrastructure improvements include a 2019 electrical service upgrade to 200 amps and completed sewer line and house trap replacements in 2010. The building has undergone several major improvements, including beam reinforcement in the basement (1999) and the installation of four distribution panels at ground level (2008), though some earlier permits from 1998 for roofing and interior repairs were marked as expired.

A notable cluster of building violations occurred in December 2004, involving smoke detector issues, fire safety equipment requirements, and wood stair repairs - all of which were resolved by January 2005. The property has maintained regular inspections, with a routine safety inspection recorded in 2017 and an electrical complaint in 2008 regarding fuse issues that was subsequently addressed. Recent maintenance activity shows attention to street space management, with permits issued in 2006 and 2010, though these were largely administrative. The building has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with only one recorded water or steam leak situation and no civilian injuries. The surrounding area has seen regular municipal attention for various street maintenance issues, including garbage management and graffiti removal, with the most recent 311 calls primarily related to street cleaning and parking concerns in late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1988-1992 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

1988-1992 Fell St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 02
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestNov 21
Other parking type

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