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Portola · San Francisco 94134
Last updated May 10, 2026 from public records
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Public records show 4 complaint files with active notices of violation, 6 active complaints, 29 complaint records, 13 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around structural / unsafe conditions and illegal work / permits.
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DBI complaint 202655768
Date last observed: 05-may-26; time last observed: 10:13am; floor: 1st; unit: 155; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit;
DBI complaint 202424227
Date last observed: 29-may-24; time last observed: may 29, 2024; identity of person performing the work: chen constructions inc.; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; kitchen/bathroom remodel w/o permit; other plumbing
DBI complaint 202422605
Date last observed: 20-apr-24; time last observed: 4-20-2024; identity of person performing the work: "ricky" chen constructions, in; floor: 2; unit: 153; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; other electrical; other plumbing; ; additional i
DBI complaint 202422172
Date last observed: 11-apr-24; time last observed: 5:00; identity of person performing the work: chen constructions, inc.; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; other building; ; additional info
DBI complaint 202297309
The fire exit stairs are collapsing. they are not up to code. the front stairs are crumbling by the concert stairs. people have fallen in the past.
DBI complaint 202289094
Work being done without a permit. sheetrock work being done. old building, work is causing hazardous building debris to fly throughout building.
Formal notices
Active formal notice on complaint 202424227
11 active notice items
Active formal notice on complaint 202422172
1 active notice item
Active formal notice on complaint 202297309
1 active notice item
Active formal notice on complaint 202289094
1 active notice item
Permit history
Permit 202601023155
recommencement and completion of work approved under pa 202207279395.
Permit 202302242587
repair 50 percent or less of rear stairs, repair 50 percent or less of front stairs, demo of storage area on ground level. to comply with ces nov#202297309. change windows at west facade window. remove plywood from windows
Permit 202302242587
repair 50 percent or less of rear stairs, repair 50 percent or less of front stairs, demo of storage area on ground level. to comply with ces nov#202297309. change windows at west facade window. remove plywood from windows
Permit 202207289515
reroofing
Permit 202207289515
reroofing
Fire records
Resident reports
General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 17181707
General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 17149274
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