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2150 Fell St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1213003B 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2150 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 1926
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1926
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area9,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1213003B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
323 Pine St Ste I Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
032321

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 2150 Fell Street in Park North, built in 1926, has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements in recent years, particularly in 2020. The property completed mandatory seismic strengthening work in November 2020, which included steel cantilever columns, moment frames, and plywood shearwalls. That same month, a new ADU was created in the rear ground floor area, and a comprehensive fire alarm system was installed throughout the non-sprinklered building, including smoke detectors, pull stations, and horn strobes, to comply with local fire codes. Multiple plumbing improvements were executed in late 2019, including the installation of new hot water storage tanks, sewer line replacements, and the reinstallation of a domestic hot water boiler that had previously been installed without a permit. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with complaints recorded in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2024, though all were marked as condition corrected upon inspection. The property faced several violations in October-November 2019 related to fire safety and maintenance, including problems with smoke detectors, fire escapes, and hot water supply, none of which were subsequently active. Recent maintenance patterns show ongoing attention to building systems, with the most recent fire alarm system complaint in February 2024 being resolved by May 2024. The area around the building has occasionally required attention to address cleaning and waste management issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years, though these are external to the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 2150 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
2th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 781 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.8%
Moderate concern 48.4%
Severe concern 28.8%
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

2150 Fell St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Apr 17
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Planning RecordApr 01
Public Records Request - 2150-2160 Fell St

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