949 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

949 Fell Street is a three-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1909, currently owned by Metd Fell Street LLC, located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. The property has undergone significant improvements and faced several challenges over the past decade, with major renovation work occurring between 2014-2018, including the addition of units 13 and 14, comprehensive electrical upgrades, installation of new fire safety systems, and various plumbing improvements. Recent work has focused on unit modernization, with washing machine installations in units 1, 3, and 5, as well as the recent addition of dedicated electrical circuits for kitchen and laundry facilities.

The building's history includes multiple maintenance and safety issues that have generally been resolved, including a 2022 complaint about a loose exterior light fixture, various fire code violations (all corrected), and historical violations related to a vacant building registration requirement in 2011-2013. The property successfully completed its required soft-story retrofit as a Tier 3 building. Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building upkeep, though there have been some recurring issues with garbage and debris management as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2025.

A 2023 routine inspection by Housing Inspection Services is currently marked as active. The building's management has generally responded to permit requirements and violations, with most being marked as "Complete" or "Abated," though some recent work has generated multiple permits within short timeframes, raising concerns of "serial permitting." Recent infrastructure improvements include a comprehensive fire safety system upgrade, including new sprinklers and alarm monitoring, along with various unit-specific modernization projects. The building's electrical system received significant attention between 2014-2023, with service upgrades, new meters, and dedicated circuits added for modern amenities. While historical complaints indicate past issues with unpermitted work and construction safety concerns, more recent records suggest improved compliance with permit requirements, though a 2022 worker noted potential dust and debris management issues during construction.