1556-1560 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The four-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1556-1560 Fell Street in Park North, which is owned by the Russ Convent Of Our Lady Of, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over its history. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a concerning complaint regarding an insecure back patio with stairs to the backyard, which was reportedly allowing animals and potentially people to access the property. In June 1997, there was an active complaint about rear stairs being constructed without a permit, which has not been resolved in the records available.

The most substantial set of violations occurred in October 2002, when multiple issues were documented including rodent infestation, interior surface problems, broken windows, damaged ceilings, plumbing and electrical violations, sanitation concerns, and lead paint hazards - though these were all abated by November 2002. A concrete walkway repair was completed in 1994, and two building permits from 1991 and 1981 were either cancelled or expired with no recorded completion. More recently, there have been several parking enforcement issues and cleanliness concerns in the immediate vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

The property has experienced one documented fire incident, which was a false alarm with no civilian injuries reported. The building's records show a pattern of maintenance issues and code compliance concerns, particularly evident in the 2002 violations that required prompt attention and remediation. While the most recent building-related complaints have been relatively few, the ongoing concerns about the rear stairs and patio security suggest some continuing maintenance challenges. The property has a history of parking-related issues in the surrounding area, though these appear to be municipal concerns rather than building-specific problems.