1270-1272 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The Barron Family Trust owns this two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located at 1270-1272 Fell Street in the Park North neighborhood. Built in 1905, the property has undergone significant safety and maintenance upgrades over the years, with the most recent major work completed in 2024 being an upgrade to the fire alarm system to comply with current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices ($26,658).

Previous important improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit in 2015 (Tier 3) costing $58,000 to meet seismic safety requirements, and a foundation strengthening project in 2007 involving chemical grouting of the west foundation ($5,000). The building previously faced multiple violations in 2006 regarding fire safety, lead paint, and window issues, which were all resolved by March 2007 through various repairs including the installation of a central alarm system, fire escape maintenance, and address of lead hazard concerns. The property has maintained regular safety inspections, with the most recent ones occurring in December 2022 showing active status.

Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street maintenance issues such as garbage and debris, pavement defects, and graffiti removal on or near the property, though these are external to the building's structure and maintenance. Historical records show various unit-specific improvements, including a complete renovation of Unit 6 in 2007 that addressed fire safety and modernization of kitchen and bathroom facilities, along with window and stair repairs due to rot issues in 2006-2007. The building's proactive approach to safety, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm upgrades and historical attention to seismic retrofitting, suggests ongoing commitment to maintaining building codes and resident safety standards.