1760 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The building at 1760 Fell Street is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential property located in the Park North neighborhood, constructed in 1895 and currently owned by Ripplewald Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major renovation attempts occurring in 2021, including two withdrawn or cancelled permits for facade work, window replacements, and exploratory demolition. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades since 2000, including a complete electrical system overhaul in 2003-2004 with 200-amp service upgrade and comprehensive rewiring of both units and common areas, a solar panel installation in 2017, and a sewer trap replacement at the sidewalk in 2022.

Historical records show multiple unpermitted work instances in the early 2000s, including unauthorized repairs to rear stairs, dry rot issues, termite damage repairs, and bathroom/kitchen remodeling, though these violations were abated by 2002. The property underwent several legitimate maintenance works, including reroofing in 2008, wall repairs in 2002, and stair replacements in 2000. Planning records indicate various proposed facade improvements, including gable addition and facade alterations, though some projects have not progressed beyond the initial stages.

Recent street-level issues have been primarily related to parking enforcement matters, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways between 2021 and 2024, though most reports resulted in officers being unable to locate the vehicles. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with most significant systems receiving appropriate updates, though some recent proposed improvements have not been executed as planned. The property's historical context is preserved through various planned facade improvements, with attention to maintaining its architectural integrity while enhancing durability.