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Japantown · San Francisco 94109
Last updated May 1, 2026 from public records
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Public records show 3 complaint files with active notices of violation, 6 active complaints, 16 complaint records, 1 permit event in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around structural / unsafe conditions and fire / life safety.
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DBI complaint 202655360
Vacant commercial storefront
DBI complaint 202654869
Visibly abandoned property. falling apart. tear down and build housing! please!(311 sr 101003905645)
DBI complaint 202545275
Caller reports blighted building with peeling paint, inadequately maintained exterior, wood trim rotted, severe deferred maintenance and has been like this for years
DBI complaint 202424573
Date last observed: 07-jun-24; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other housing; ; additional information: blistering peeling paint on exterior east face as viewed from street. likely peeling paint on front of the building too, so please inspect full ext
DBI complaint 202309804
Vacant commercial storefront2023 registration due 03/09/2023
DBI complaint 201979553
Broken staircase leading to house, the staircase on the outside of the home has fallen apart.
Formal notices
Active formal notice on complaint 202424573
6 active notice items
Active formal notice on complaint 202309804
1 active notice item
Active formal notice on complaint 201979553
2 active notice items
Permit history
Permit 202212198680
to comply with nov # 201979553: repair front stairs approx less than 50%
Fire records
Resident reports
Residential Building 101002835312
General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 13140688
Residential Building Request 11314819
General Request - DPH 11314787
General Request - DPH 11314779
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