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1239 PALOU AVE

Bayview Hunters Point · San Francisco 94124

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

Building report score

10/100 High concern

F

Public records show 5 complaint files with active notices of violation, 9 active complaints, 31 complaint records, 1 permit event in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around illegal work / permits and structural / unsafe conditions.

What public records show

9 Active complaints
5 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
1 Recent permits
Year built 1908
Units 1
Property class Dwelling
Neighborhood Bayview Hunters Point

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Illegal work / permits 19 cases
Structural / unsafe conditions 8 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202296145

Sep 21, 2022 · Active · Building Inspection Division

Date last observed: 19-sep-22; time last observed: 5pm; identity of person performing the work: wayne wong ; floor: rear build; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: 100 square foot shed completed however the struct

DBI complaint 202296039

Sep 19, 2022 · Active · Building Inspection Division

Date last observed: 18-sep-22; time last observed: 7:30am; identity of person performing the work: wayne wong ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: false wall installed on property line at stairwell. ventilation a

DBI complaint 202292891

Jul 8, 2022 · Active · Building Inspection Division

Doing work without permit. removed about 3 ft of dirt below a supporting post for rear deck and adjacent to neighbor foundation. concern about safety.

DBI complaint 202291392

May 27, 2022 · Active · Building Inspection Division

Date last observed: 26-may-22; time last observed: 4pm; identity of person performing the work: wayne wong; floor: ground lev; unit: ground lev; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; structural problems; work being done in dangerous manner;

DBI complaint 201986196

Sep 23, 2019 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Date last observed: 20-sep-19; time last observed: 12pm; identity of person performing the work: wayne wong; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: roof added above rear staircase and rear deck with no provision for

DBI complaint 201855731

Apr 11, 2018 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Addition construction without permit

DBI complaint 201854101

Apr 3, 2018 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Date last observed: 02-apr-18; time last observed: 5:30pm; identity of person performing the work: wayne wong; floor: second; unit: house; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; other building; ; addition

DBI complaint 200560452

May 18, 2005 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Unsafe bldg.

DBI complaint 200559555

Apr 15, 2005 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Extending the deck by 15ft @rear. they're doing construction right now - digging out dirt, preparing for foundation work over weekend. no permits.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 201986196

Sep 23, 2019

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 201855731

Apr 11, 2018

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 201854101

Apr 3, 2018

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 200560452

May 18, 2005

2 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 200559555

Apr 15, 2005

2 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 201901180806

Completed Oct 13, 2022 · complete

in compliance of nov 200560452, 200559555, 201858851, 201855731, 201854946, 201854101 and planning - 2018006468 to legalize a)rear stair 7' over (e) grade. b)infill addition 35 sq ft on (e) bldg. 2/fl. maher n/a.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 15826776

Sep 15, 2022 · Closed

General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 5680964

Mar 19, 2016 · Closed

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Complaints (31)
Notices of violation (7)
Permits (4)

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