1133 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1133 Fell Street in Hayes Valley, built in 1927 and currently owned by Daryabi One LLC, has undergone significant renovation and compliance work in recent years. Most notably, the property completed mandatory seismic strengthening in 2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story building, with the work certified complete and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Between 2016 and 2022, multiple units received extensive upgrades including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical panel upgrades, and the addition of laundry facilities, with Units 10 (2022, $27,000), 2 (2021, $37,000), and 1 (2019, $39,000) being the most recent renovations.

The building underwent significant plumbing work in 2021 with the replacement of the steam boiler, followed by multiple completed electrical upgrades including new subpanels and comprehensive wiring improvements. A series of concerning complaints emerged in 2017, primarily during renovation work, including reports of unauthorized work, safety concerns, lead paint issues, and plumbing problems, notably including raw sewage leaks and drainage pipe concerns. These violations, along with others related to fire safety and maintenance, were all ultimately abated by September 2017.

The building's recent maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure, with multiple completed street space permits and periodic plumbing system evaluations. Most recent records from 2023 show standard routine inspections with no active violations. However, there have been recurring sewer-related issues as evidenced by multiple flooding reports in late 2024, suggesting this remains an area requiring ongoing attention. The building's extensive renovation history, while addressing many compliance issues, also highlights a period of significant tenant disruption during the 2017 renovation phase, during which multiple complaints were filed about construction practices and safety concerns.