1010 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit apartment building at 1010 Fell Street in Alamo Square, owned by the Robert Brantley Bypass Trust, is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1923 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, the building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2015, which included seismic improvements and associated work like reroofing, water heater replacements, and electrical updates. There have been recurring maintenance issues with water-related problems, including multiple water heater replacements (most recently in 2019) and some significant leaks in 2022 that reportedly led to mold issues.

The building's fire safety systems have been the subject of multiple inspections and corrections between 2017 and 2024, including concerns about fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and combustible materials, though these issues were generally addressed promptly. Historical violations from 2008 related to various building safety concerns, including fire escape maintenance and fire proofing, were resolved by 2012. The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement work over the decades, including stucco repairs in 2012, installation of a privacy screen for the roof deck in 2007, and plumbing upgrades.

Several routine safety inspections have been conducted, with the most recent one in 2022 still marked as active. There have been notable patterns of exterior maintenance issues, particularly regarding street cleanliness and debris management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024. The building's infrastructure improvements have included a Ufer ground installation in 2015 and various water heater updates, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade essential systems. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly relating to water intrusion and fire safety systems, most violations have been addressed within a reasonable timeframe, and many significant structural improvements have been completed.