701 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

701 Fell Street is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by SF Multifamily IV Property. The property has undergone significant recent fire safety upgrades, including a 2023 fire alarm system improvement to comply with current codes, though a subsequent revision in September 2023 modified the scope to remove certain strobe devices and smoke detectors from specific areas. The building has seen substantial unit improvements between 2016-2021, including bathroom and kitchen renovations across multiple units, electrical system upgrades, and the addition of in-unit laundry facilities.

Noteworthy recent work includes a completed soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2018 and various unit improvements totaling over $500,000. The building has had several fire safety inspections and incidents, with the most recent fire violation in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements (abated), and previous violations dating back to 2005 that were also corrected. Historical complaints from 1998-2009 indicated past issues with plumbing, fire safety systems, and electrical concerns, all of which have since been resolved.

The property has maintained regular safety inspections, with the most recent routine inspection in 2018. Current external issues noted in 2025 include a sidewalk defect and illegal parking concerns, though these do not directly affect the building's internal systems or living conditions. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to unit upgrades, fire safety compliance, and periodic addressing of infrastructure issues, with most recent works focusing on fire alarm system upgrades and unit improvements under current codes.