1154-1158 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit, three-story building at 1154-1158 Fell Street in Alamo Square, owned by the Jerome Clay Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant safety-related improvements since its construction in 1900. The most recent safety enhancements include the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system in December 2019, with a street space permit issued in October 2019. The building has faced multiple fire safety and building code violations over the years, with three routine safety inspections conducted in 2004, 2008, and 2011 revealing various issues that were subsequently addressed.

These violations included requirements to repair fire proofing with approved materials, provide self-closing devices at exterior doors, install battery-operated smoke detectors at enclosed stairs, and address combustible storage concerns. An outstanding complaint from May 1994 regarding egress obstruction and maintenance of rear stairs remains active. Recent external concerns include multiple reports of graffiti (most recently in April 2024), a pavement defect reported in March 2023, and several parking-related issues, particularly regarding driveway blocking, documented between 2019 and 2021.

The building's history includes a reroofing permit from 1989, which is now expired, and one recorded fire incident involving a lock-in situation with no civilian injuries. The property appears to have maintained compliance with building codes since the last noted routine inspection in 2011, though the active complaints regarding egress obstruction suggest there may still be some unresolved maintenance issues. While the building has experienced various maintenance and safety-related challenges over the years, recent records show primarily external issues such as graffiti and parking concerns.