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1552 PALOU AVE

Bayview Hunters Point · San Francisco 94124

Last updated May 13, 2026 from public records

Building report score

23/100 High concern

F

Public records show 2 complaint files with active notices of violation, 4 active complaints, 22 complaint records, 7 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around fire / life safety and structural / unsafe conditions.

What public records show

4 Active complaints
2 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
7 Recent permits
Year built 1904
Units 1
Property class Dwelling
Neighborhood Bayview Hunters Point

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Fire / life safety 4 cases
Structural / unsafe conditions 3 cases
Pests / sanitation 3 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202536539

Apr 17, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Paint peeling on the property

DBI complaint 202430155

Oct 25, 2024 · Active · Building Inspection Division

Date last observed: 24-oct-24; time last observed: 603pm; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling vacant structure; structural problems; ; additional information: rear building has collapsed and wall is leaning into my property;

DBI complaint 201447731

Jan 16, 2014 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Unpermitted construction

DBI complaint 201259021

Aug 20, 2012 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Possible blighted building on vacant building list.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 201447731

Jan 16, 2014

2 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201259021

Aug 20, 2012

2 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202511129459

Issued Nov 17, 2025 · issued

revision to pa # 202506178863: proposed 1/f plamn only use for structural work, foundation, wall stud & plywood. 1/f remain unconditioned space, no plumbing & electrical fixtures on 1/f.

Permit 202511059019

Issued Nov 6, 2025 · issued

siding repair at back. not visible from street.

Permit 202506178863

Issued Jul 31, 2025 · issued

1/f: add 2 (n) bedroom, (n) bathroom, (n) gym room, (n) storage & (n) family room. 2/f: remodel & relocate (e) kitchen, dining, bathroom, & bedroom. propose (n) master suite & (n) laundry room. all work within the envlope of the building

Permit 202501098049

Issued Jan 9, 2025 · issued

7 window replacement @ rear and side (not visible from street), like to like.

Permit 202501087964

Issued Feb 14, 2025 · issued

to comply w/ nov #201259021, 202430155:repair & replace in-kind (e) dry-rotted front staircase. repair (e) damaged shed walls @ rear yard - reduce side of shed to 8ftx10ftx8ft high

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101001780998

Apr 17, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101001780990

Apr 17, 2025 · Closed

General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 17465601

Oct 25, 2023 · Closed

Residential Building Request 15200941

Apr 10, 2022 · Closed

General Request - DPH 13376811

Jan 16, 2021 · Closed

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Complaints (22)
Notices of violation (11)
Fire violations (1)
Fire inspections (3)
Permits (13)

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