870 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 870 Fell Street in the Alamo Square neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by Scott R Bowles. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2017 of the lower unit to address an unpermitted remodeling complaint, costing $20,000. In 2004, substantial structural work was completed including the replacement of stairs and landing with a new steel frame system, valued at $25,000, along with revised stair details.

The building has had two roofing projects, one completed in 1991 and a more recent one in 2009 costing $29,000. In recent years, there have been multiple noise-related complaints recorded between 2019-2020, suggesting potential resident disturbance issues during that period, along with several incidents involving blocked driveways in 2020-2021 that resulted in citations. The property has experienced some tree-related incidents in 2020, including reports of vandalism, though these were addressed through city channels.

A significant compliance issue arose in 2017 regarding unauthorized remodeling of the in-law unit, which was subsequently addressed through permitted renovations. Historical planning records indicate a zoning change consideration from RM-1 to RM-2 or RM-3, though the outcome is not specified in the available data. The building's maintenance and repair record suggests regular upkeep, with the most recent major work being the 2017 unit renovation to bring it into compliance with building codes.