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1239 PALOU AVE

San Francisco 94124

Last updated Sep 22, 2026 from public records

Building report score

25/100 High concern

F

Public records show 3 complaint files with active notices of violation, 7 active complaints, 33 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

7 Active complaints
3 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
1 Recent permits
Year built 1908
Units 1
Property class Dwelling

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Illegal work / permits 20 cases
Structural / unsafe conditions 9 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202296145

Sep 21, 2022 · Active · Building Inspection Division

100 square foot shed completed however the structure is 12 feet tall. a 12 foot tall structure at my fence line obscures view light and ventilation. i thought limit on fence height is 8 feet. received voicemail from inspector. inspection done a week ago at which time height was d

DBI complaint 202296039

Sep 19, 2022 · Active · Building Inspection Division

false wall installed on property line at stairwell. ventilation and light blocked;

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

owner is doing work to the foundation of his house. this is causing notable vibration which can be felt in my house as it is adjacent to his. the owner has a practice of doing illegal work over three day weekend holidays. he will continue illegal work on his foundation over the m

DBI complaint 201854101

Apr 3, 2018 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

structure to cover rear deck erected without permit, no provision for runoff drainage from rain. owner had previous complaints going back years however no action taken by department of building inspection ;

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 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 (33)
Notices of violation (7)
Permits (4)

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