683-689 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The property at 683-689 Fell Street is a 3-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Yin Sau Wong Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations, including major kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects in 1992 and 2002, and exterior stairway repairs in 1999. The most notable period of concern occurred between 2004-2009, when multiple fire safety violations were documented, including issues with fire extinguisher maintenance, egress obstructions, and combustible storage concerns - all of which were ultimately abated by November 2009.

The building experienced regular safety inspections, with one significant complaint in 1994 regarding safety concerns including locked exits and electrical system issues, along with tenant complaints about maintenance problems including pests and various building system failures. Recent history shows ongoing maintenance activity, with the most recent significant issue being an open complaint regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk (October 2024) and several resolved parking enforcement issues. The building's fire safety record shows multiple smoke detector activations and water-related incidents, though none resulted in injuries.

The most recent tenant buyout occurred in 2019 for $100,000 involving one tenant at 681 Fell Street. The property has undergone routine maintenance and repairs as evidenced by various building permits, and while there have been multiple housing complaints over the years, most have been resolved through appropriate channels. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues and debris removal, suggesting that while the building's systems and structures are being maintained, there may be ongoing challenges with the surrounding public space management.