1001-1003 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 1001-1003 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Basil & Susanne Fm Mufarreh, was constructed in 1903 and has undergone significant upgrades and maintenance over the past several years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit program (Tier 2) and received its Certificate of Final Completion, resolving a serious earthquake safety compliance issue that persisted from 2016-2022.

Recent improvements include the installation of radiant heating systems for four units with new boilers and domestic hot water tanks (October 2024), structural framing repairs (November 2024), and a new fire sprinkler system with water service/backflow protection (2021). The building has also addressed various safety concerns, with fire safety system inspections showing "Condition Corrected" status by 2023 for issues related to sprinklers, alarms, and electrical systems that were documented in 2022. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues typical of older buildings, including past violations regarding fire extinguishers, lead paint concerns, and paint containment procedures between 2008-2014, all of which were ultimately resolved.

Recent activity at the building has primarily involved infrastructure upgrades and routine maintenance, including plumbing work, electrical upgrades, and street space permits between 2018-2024. While there have been several garbage-related service requests in early 2025, these appear to be related to street cleaning concerns rather than building maintenance issues. A carbon monoxide incident and a contained cooking fire were reported by firefighters in 2021 and 2024, respectively, though neither resulted in civilian injuries.