446-452 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

This three-story, four-unit TIC building located at 446-452 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Liu Chang, has undergone significant recent improvements and faced several maintenance challenges over its history. Built in 1900, the property has seen substantial renovations in 2023-2024, including a major interior remodel of unit 446 that involved kitchen and bathroom updates, window replacements, skylight additions, and electrical upgrades totaling over $137,000. Recent works have focused on window replacements, with three new windows installed and others being updated, along with associated waterproofing and stucco work.

The building has faced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2020-2024, including alarm system and electrical system concerns, though most have been abated or corrected. Elevator maintenance has been a notable concern, with several incidents of defective elevators and occupant rescues recorded by fire services, though without any civilian injuries. The property has a history of unauthorized work and permit compliance issues, with several complaints about construction activity without proper permits recorded between 1999 and 2019.

Routine safety inspections in 2007, 2011, and 2018 identified various fire safety deficiencies, including fire extinguisher maintenance and emergency lighting issues, most of which were subsequently addressed. Recent permits indicate active ongoing improvements, including the installation of a heat pump system and bathroom/kitchen upgrades. The building's infrastructure has seen significant upgrades, including a 200A electrical service upgrade in 2007, kitchen rewiring in 2023, and plumbing updates. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned street-level issues such as garbage, debris, and parking violations, which are being managed by city services.