1970 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Located in San Francisco's Park North neighborhood, 1970 Fell Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Lourdes Sainez 2014 Revocab Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2018, which included structural modifications such as shear wall and moment frame adjustments.

Unit renovations have been carried out systematically, including comprehensive updates to Units 3 and 8 between 2016-2017, featuring kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and electrical upgrades. The building has experienced some maintenance issues and safety concerns over the years, with several complaints and violations recorded between 2009 and 2012 regarding fire safety, lead paint hazards, and common area maintenance, though these were subsequently resolved. Recent activity at the property has included plumbing and HVAC system updates, including the removal of an old boiler (2018) and various unit-specific renovations.

There is currently an active complaint (as of January 2024) regarding common areas, though most previous complaints have been marked as resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both individual unit improvements and building-wide safety requirements, including fire safety inspections and repairs, though there have been occasional concerns about work being done without proper permits, as noted in complaints from 2019 and 2017. The property has maintained its compliance with major safety requirements, including the completion of its soft-story retrofit program and regular fire safety inspections, though some recent complaints about common area conditions remain open as of 2024.