898 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 898 Fell Street in Alamo Square, owned by Emerson E & Janet L Staffor, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant maintenance projects over its lifetime. The building has a documented history of safety and maintenance inspections between 2003 and 2017, with notable violations recorded in 2008 and 2011 relating to building safety features such as stairs, fire escapes, handrails, and fire extinguishers.

These violations were all abated by April 2011. The property has received multiple roof interventions, including a $12,000 reroofing project in 2006 and earlier work in 1990-1991. More recent infrastructure work includes sewer repairs completed in 2015.

The building has experienced several unintentional fire alarm activations, most recently in 2021, though none resulted in any injuries or actual fires. The property is located in a historic district, and there have been approved exterior alterations to maintain its historical character. Recent maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, though there have been recurring issues with parking enforcement and street cleaning in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023 and 2024.