1814-1818 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 1814-1818 Fell Street in the Park North neighborhood, owned by William C. and Michelle Cody F, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1908. Of particular note is the completion of mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2017, achieving compliance with San Francisco's safety requirements.

The property has seen substantial interior improvements, including a 2013 comprehensive remodel of multiple units featuring kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical system upgrades, and new lighting installations, along with plumbing work including sewer trap replacement in 2020. However, there have been concerning issues, most recently documented in mid-2021 with reports of electrical problems, plumbing leaks, and ceiling water damage in the first-floor unit, as well as a fire complaint in January 2023 that was promptly addressed. Historical records show earlier maintenance issues including dry rot repairs to back stairs in 2008 and various building violations in 2003 related to fire safety and emergency egress, all of which were subsequently resolved.

The building has also received attention for its exterior areas, with recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily concerning street cleaning and general maintenance issues in the surrounding vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. Additionally, a Cottage Food Operation was permitted as an accessory use to the dwelling unit in 2022, demonstrating the building's continued adaptive use. The property has completed its Tier 3 Soft Story retrofit requirements, obtaining a Certificate of Compliance.