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2030 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1212011 15 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2030 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
15 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.

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 1925
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area15,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1212011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Attn: Susan Mellers 3 Patrick Lane Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This multi-family residential building at 2030 Fell Street in Park North, built in 1925, contains 15 units across three stories and is currently managed by 2030 Fell Street LLC. The property has undergone significant ongoing maintenance and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent permits issued in October 2024 for substantial renovations in Unit #2, including wall relocations and bathroom/kitchen upgrades totaling over $84,000. The building has completed various facade repairs, including siding replacement on the east wall sections in 2023, and prior improvements to units 6, 10, and 8 involving electrical upgrades, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and siding repairs. A new fire alarm system was installed in 2021, and the property achieved Tier 2 Soft Story compliance with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

The building has faced some tenant-related issues in recent years, most notably a rodent infestation complaint in January 2023, though this case was closed in May 2023. Historical records show periodic maintenance challenges, including past plumbing issues and problems with building systems, but these have generally been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements. The property has maintained compliance with housing codes, though there were violations noted in 2017 regarding fire safety features (which were resolved), and a brief period of non-compliance with the Soft Story Retrofit Program requirements in 2014, which was also addressed. Building management has responded to maintenance needs as evidenced by the numerous permits for repair work, though there have been occasional tenant complaints about construction disruptions. Recent maintenance activity demonstrates ongoing investment in building upkeep, with approximately $150,000 in permitted improvements just in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2030 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
7thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 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
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2030 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 21
Work category: 1p; remodeling, kitchen, and add new washer and dryer in apartment # 5
Issued
Electrical PermitApr 13
Kitchen and bathroom remodel,add laundry, recessed lights and replace existing knob and tube wire in kind.

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