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2018-2022 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1212010 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 2018-2022 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1909
Total area4,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1212010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Frv Trust
Mailing address
Francisco R Varela Jr Trust 37 Broderick St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
060816

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2022 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2018 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
2020 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2018-2022 Fell Street, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Frv Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues over the past decades. In the early 2000s, the property underwent substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom renovations across all units, window replacements, and electrical upgrades including panel replacements and new circuits, with permits totaling over $34,000. The building has also experienced some regulatory challenges, particularly in 2003-2006, when violations were recorded regarding stair repairs and combustible storage issues that were eventually resolved by September 2003, along with an unauthorized remodeling complaint in 2006 that was abated in March 2006.

More recently, the building has shown relatively minimal issues, with the most significant recent event being a 2024 report of offensive graffiti on the building, which was subsequently resolved. The property has experienced occasional false alarm activations (745 Alarm system activation) and one smoke or odor removal incident, none of which resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues in the surrounding area, including reports of abandoned vehicles and sidewalk cleaning needs, though these external concerns do not directly impact the building's habitability. The most recent building-related permit activity was a street space and sidewalk repair in 2009, with no major building permits recorded in recent years, suggesting either reduced need for significant improvements or potential lapse in obtaining necessary permits for any recent work.

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Risk rating

How 2018-2022 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
38th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 494 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.9%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 17.2%
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

2018-2022 Fell St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 21
Abandoned vehicles
Abandoned Vehicle
311 RequestSep 21
Other illegal parking

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