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1278 THOMAS AVE

Bayview Hunters Point · San Francisco 94124

Last updated Sep 22, 2026 from public records

Building report score

5/100 High concern

F

Public records show 17 complaint files with active notices of violation, 17 active complaints, 42 complaint records, 4 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and electrical.

What public records show

17 Active complaints
17 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
4 Recent permits
Year built 1938
Units 1
Property class Dwelling
Neighborhood Bayview Hunters Point

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 13 cases
Electrical 11 cases
Heat / boiler 11 cases
Fire / life safety 8 cases
Mold / moisture 8 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 201578341

Nov 9, 2015 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Mold in the room, broken window, no smoke detector, sink broken, no fire extinguisher, and no water sprinkler.

DBI complaint 201476611

Jun 4, 2014 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Routine

DBI complaint 201468561

Apr 22, 2014 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Bed bugs, other general maintenance issues.

DBI complaint 201342521

Dec 11, 2013 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

An unpermitted structure has been built on your property, the structure is about 14 ft high by 50 ft wide by 20 ft dep. the structure is made of metal tubing and metal pan decking.

DBI complaint 201321642

Sep 4, 2013 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

There is mold damage throughout the unit. plywood on the restroom floor. the sink pipes leak. there are no lights in the hallway. missing mail box key. the floor is loose

DBI complaint 201389001

Feb 26, 2013 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

This is a large, victorian structure, which has rooms throughout the house which were subdivided and rented out - 6 or more. there are expired permits from 2007, work continued however.

DBI complaint 201388661

Feb 25, 2013 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Installation of furnace without permit.

DBI complaint 201254741

Aug 6, 2012 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

No heat

DBI complaint 201255265

Aug 6, 2012 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

General maintenance items throughout common areas of subject property.

DBI complaint 201252561

Jul 30, 2012 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Lots of cockroaches in bedroom, broken windows in house, no heater, no fire alarm, kitchen sink fallen off the wall, toilet mess up. door entrance blocked.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 201578341

Nov 9, 2015

6 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201476611

Jun 4, 2014

2 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201468561

Apr 22, 2014

7 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201342521

Dec 11, 2013

2 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201321642

Sep 4, 2013

15 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202210315527

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · approved

remove(e)garage & game room that encroach into adjacent lot. demo only.

Permit 202210315578

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · approved

remove(e)garage & game room from 1278 thomas that encroach into 127o thomas. demo only.

Permit 202203210456

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · filed

addition of one adu unit at the rear of the first floor under the state adu program.

Permit 201405095384

Issued Jun 13, 2014 · issued

to comply with complaint # 201458041 & 201321642, repair bathroom floor, paint & clean mold

Permit 201306149585

Issued Jun 17, 2013 · issued

corrections to 200669380, 201252561, 201255265, to include stair repair, bath improvements, wall repair, provide guardrail, walkway repair, flooring at kitchen, reconnect existing or provide new furnace. mech/elec separate permit.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101001779808

Apr 17, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101001563983

Mar 4, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building Request 5650155

Mar 9, 2016 · Closed

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Complaints (42)
Notices of violation (20)
Fire inspections (5)
Permits (15)

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