849-853 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 849-853 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, owned by the Leslie Warrington Revocable Trust, has a significant history of maintenance issues and safety concerns since its construction in 1907. Most recently, in February 2024, there was a report of exposed wiring in the building's breezeway area, with unprotected wires secured by duct tape in multiple locations.

The building has undergone several important maintenance work over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2015 costing $9,000, and more concerning fire safety issues in 2008 that required fire proofing repairs and installation of handrails to address housing inspection violations. Between 2003 and 2008, the building experienced multiple health and safety violations requiring remediation, including problems with fire extinguisher compliance, electrical outlets, egress obstructions, and handrails. Earlier records show more serious concerns from the 1990s, including complaints about electrical issues in 1995 with exposed wires and a wet fuse box, and in 1998 regarding lack of heat, pest problems, and missing smoke detectors.

The building's maintenance history shows some attention to safety upgrades, such as the 2024 electrical inspection and routine safety inspections in 2010 and 2017, but the recent exposed wiring issue raises ongoing safety concerns. The property has also experienced three recorded fire incidents with no civilian injuries, including cases of excessive heat, a gas leak, and electrical equipment issues, though none of these incidents appear to have resulted in significant damage or injuries. Recent 311 calls from 2021 to 2023 primarily relate to general sanitation issues in the surrounding area rather than building-specific problems, and there was a brief period of illegal short-term rental activity in 2015 that was addressed through proper channels.