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1278 THOMAS AVE

Bayview Hunters Point · San Francisco 94124

Last updated Apr 29, 2026 from public records

Building report score

1/100 High concern

F

Public records show 18 complaint files with active notices of violation, 21 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

21 Active complaints
18 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
Mold / moisture 8 cases
Fire / life safety 8 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202536519

Apr 17, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Paint peeling on the property.

DBI complaint 202534814

Mar 5, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Paint peeling, front and side, possible graffiti.

DBI complaint 201610301

Apr 5, 2016 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Broken windows, bathroom door won't lock, bed bugs, mice, roaches, mold, leaks in the walls

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

Date last observed: 24-may-14; floor: first; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no power to an outlet; no access to breakers or fuses; power has been restored but will shut off intermittently.

DBI complaint 201468561

Apr 22, 2014 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Bed bugs, other general maintenance issues.

DBI complaint 201458041

Mar 14, 2014 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

1. mold in bathroom; no light in entryway; waterheater not functioning properly.

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.

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 201458041

Mar 14, 2014

4 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201342521

Dec 11, 2013

2 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 5, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building Request 5650155

Mar 10, 2016 · Closed

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

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