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4125 26Th St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6563040 10 units · 2 fl · 1960

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4125 26Th 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 1960
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1960
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area7,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6563040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nancy Fellom, Manager P.O. Box 2546 Brisbane CA 94005
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story apartment building at 4125 26th Street in Noe Valley, owned by Fellom Family Fund Llc, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1960. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work in 2018 (Tier 3, Work Complete, CFC Issued) and addressed erosion concerns in 2021 by installing deep piers and a concrete retaining wall with a drain field in the backyard. The property has experienced recurring foundation erosion issues between 2018-2022, affecting both this building and neighboring properties, resulting in multiple complaints and inspections.

The building's safety systems have been a focus of attention, with several fire safety improvements implemented over the years, including the installation of fire sprinklers in the garage in 2007 ($6,000 project) following a concerning incident in 2007 involving excessive storage and a fire. Recent fire safety compliance issues were noted in 2024 with violations regarding the alarm system, though these were subsequently resolved. The property has undergone regular maintenance and safety inspections, with the most recent periodic health and safety inspection filed in April 2023 currently listed as active. Other improvements include various structural and maintenance work such as reroofing (1990), the addition of fire sprinklers (2007), and multiple street space permits. The building has also faced several administrative compliance matters over the years, including requirements to install self-closing doors and fire proofing repairs, though these violations are no longer active and have been addressed through various permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 4125 26Th 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 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1785 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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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The story over time

4125 26Th St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Dec 05
Work category: 4pb; repair to existing 2" underground piping.
Complete
Building PermitNov 18
Emergency underground repair on 2" fire supply.

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