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2100 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1213002A 14 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 2100 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
14 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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area9,786 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1213002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Romina Grima 236 West Portal Ave #56 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
June 30, 1999

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Initial analysis

2100 Fell Street is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by DPM LLC. The building has undergone significant seismic safety improvements, including mandatory first-floor strengthening work completed in 2019 under San Francisco's Soft Story Ordinance, for which a $150,000 permit was obtained. The property has experienced recurring issues with basic services and safety systems, most notably a recent hot water outage in February 2023, and multiple fire safety concerns including alarm system violations in 2023 and 2024, as well as fire escape maintenance issues. Historical violations from 2000 included numerous interior surface problems (walls, ceilings, floors), water damage issues, and safety/security concerns, though these were all abated by April 2000.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety systems, including multiple fire safety inspections and corrections between 2016-2024 related to fire alarms, extinguishers, and exit maintenance. Recent complaints in late 2024 focused on exterior maintenance issues including graffiti and debris, which have been addressed through city services. The property has maintained compliance with its Soft Story requirements, achieving "Work Complete" status with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. While the building has experienced various infrastructure challenges over the years, particularly in terms of heating systems (notably a complete heat outage in 2001), many basic safety and structural issues have been systematically addressed through permitted repairs and city enforcement actions.

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Risk rating

How 2100 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
5thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 757 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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 65%
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

2100 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 17
Amplified sound electronics
Noise
311 RequestApr 23
Garbage and debris

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