1588 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The four-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 1588 Fell Street, built in 1900 and currently owned by Randy David Sapp, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decade. Most concerning is an active complaint from February 2024 regarding "dilapidated partial construction" on the rear third floor with decaying tarps, which raises immediate structural and safety concerns. The building has a history of structural problems, including a major incident in May 2016 when a wooden support column in the front of the building dislodged due to rot, nearly hitting a pedestrian, and requiring subsequent repairs including the replacement of wood-frame entry stairs on Central Street in 2016, following a $20,000 compliance order.

The building underwent several significant infrastructure improvements, including a complete reroofing project in 2019 costing $80,325, and plumbing work in 2016 involving water main relocation and gas line rerouting. Multiple street space permits have been issued between 2016-2019, indicating ongoing exterior work or maintenance. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, with multiple complaints about unsafe conditions, including dry rot and structural concerns, particularly around the front porch and stairs.

Additional historical complaints from 1998 noted heating problems and structural concerns in the building. While some violations have been resolved, as indicated by their "Not active" status, the most recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance and safety concerns that require attention. The building's location has experienced various municipal issues typical of urban settings, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding park patrols, encampments, and street lighting, though these are external to the building itself.