1043-1053 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

This three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 1043-1053 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Dennis J Breen 1996 Living Trust and constructed in 1905, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various challenges over the years. Most recently, in October 2023, the building received a substantial fire alarm system upgrade costing $31,124 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. The building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) costing $75,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

During 2020, multiple kitchen remodels were executed across different units, including electrical upgrades, new cabinets, and appliances, with each project costing around $20,000-$23,000. The building has experienced several safety and accessibility concerns, particularly during 2017-2018 when multiple complaints were filed regarding construction work, including blocked emergency exits, exposed wiring, and unauthorized construction affecting tenant safety. Earlier violations in 2005 related to gas meter instructions and alarm system repairs were resolved within two months.

The building has a documented history of fire alarm system issues, with multiple incidents recorded between 2023 and 2024 involving false alarms and system malfunctions, though notably without any civilian injuries. Recent inspections in 2023 were categorized as Routine, and all historical building violations and complaints have been marked as Not Active. The property has also seen recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding driveway blocking, as evidenced by multiple citations in 2024.