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852-856 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

8
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
7
311 Calls
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

21
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 21% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The three-unit residential building at 852-856 Fell Street in Alamo Square, owned by Francisca Tapia, is a 3-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1900. The property has a significant history of maintenance issues and violations, particularly between 2018 and 2022, with recurring problems related to plumbing, electrical systems, and general building maintenance. Most recently, serious concerns have emerged in 2023 regarding fire safety, with multiple complaints about fire alarms going off daily in the bottom unit and an unpermitted makeshift kitchen with ventilation issues.

These recent complaints, along with reports of rodents, have been documented between August and September 2023. The building had several significant repairs and code compliance issues between 2019-2022, including plumbing violations related to water heaters and general dilapidation issues that were addressed through permits totaling approximately $26,500. Earlier violations from 2014-2019 included problems with heating systems, exterior stairs, and various interior maintenance issues.

The property has undergone multiple system upgrades over the years, including heater replacements in 2008, water heater improvements in 2019, and various building repairs through the years, though many of these were in response to violation notices. Historical data from 1994 through 2009 shows consistent maintenance work being performed, but the recent pattern of complaints suggests emerging safety concerns that require monitoring. The building's inspection history shows both regular maintenance and recurring issues, with some violations requiring multiple follow-ups before resolution.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Alamo Square.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1900
Total area 6870 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class F - Flats & Duplex
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Key Building Statistics

8
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
21
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
1
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
7
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
2
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 854 Fell St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 856 Fell St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 852 Fell St, San Francisco CA 94117

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852-856 Fell St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Tapia Francisca586 Munich St San Francisco CA 94112

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852-856 Fell St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 852-856 Fell St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2024-08-27 18:41:14+00:00 Shared Spaces Request Shared Spaces"parking_lane""required_signage" Closed
2024-02-13 12:10:00+00:00 Tree Maintenance DPW Ops QueueTrees - Tree_OtherOther Closed
2021-12-11 13:37:00+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning DPW Ops QueueGeneral CleaningOther Loose Garbage Closed
2021-10-04 14:10:00+00:00 General Request - PUBLIC WORKS Recology_Abandonedrequest_for_servicebsm - request_for_service Closed
2021-02-21 16:47:00+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning DPW Ops QueueGeneral CleaningOther Loose Garbage Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2023-09-19 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 06-aug-23; time last observed: constantly ; identity of person performing the work: unknown ; floor: 1st floor; unit: first floo; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; insects/rodents; other electrical; other plumbing; ; additional information: multiple times daily the fire alarm goes off in the bottom unit. i¿m informed by the tenements that there is a makeshift kitchen without proper ventilation. although i¿m hesitant to report and possibly displace people, given the fact that the smoke alarm is going off multiple times a day i¿m becoming concerned that the makeshift kitchen is creating a risk of fire. after a long power outage the smoke all went off for a very long time. unlikely there are backup batteries in smoke alarm or they are long expired. rodents are also coming in and out of the building. mice. this is visible from the exterior. ; Not Active View on DBI
2023-08-14 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 06-aug-23; time last observed: constantly ; identity of person performing the work: unknown ; floor: 1st floor; unit: first floo; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; insects/rodents; other electrical; other plumbing; ; additional information: multiple times daily the fire alarm goes off in the bottom unit. i’m informed by the tenements that there is a makeshift kitchen without proper ventilation. although i’m hesitant to report and possibly displace people, given the fact that the smoke alarm is going off multiple times a day i’m becoming concerned that the makeshift kitchen is creating a risk of fire. after a long power outage the smoke all went off for a very long time. unlikely there are backup batteries in smoke alarm or they are long expired. rodents are also coming in and out of the building. mice. this is visible from the exterior. ; Not Active View on DBI
2023-08-11 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 06-aug-23; time last observed: constantly ; identity of person performing the work: unknown ; floor: 1st floor; unit: first floo; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; insects/rodents; other electrical; other plumbing; ; additional information: multiple times daily the fire alarm goes off in the bottom unit. i’m informed by the tenements that there is a makeshift kitchen without proper ventilation. although i’m hesitant to report and possibly displace people, given the fact that the smoke alarm is going off multiple times a day i’m becoming concerned that the makeshift kitchen is creating a risk of fire. after a long power outage the smoke all went off for a very long time. unlikely there are backup batteries in smoke alarm or they are long expired. rodents are also coming in and out of the building. mice. this is visible from the exterior. ; Not Active View on DBI
2019-12-30 00:00:00+00:002019-12-31 00:00:00+00:00Plumbing Inspection DivisionSewer backing up into the alleyway. Not Active View on DBI
2019-11-06 00:00:00+00:002019-12-05 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesHand rail, holes in wall Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection time/date with the inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b)), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. other sectionnot active
2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z provide handrails (802(c),1001(b)(13)hc) at the time of inspection it was noted that the handrails in the apartment were broken away from wall and need to be secured. building sectionnot active
2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. 856 fell st. building sectionnot active
2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc) repair holes in walls at various locations including but not limited to behind the dryer. interior surfaces sectionnot active
2019-11-06T00:00:00.000Z general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13)) install weather stripping to both front and back door. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

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Building Permits

Permit records for 852-856 Fell St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

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