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196 PUTNAM ST

San Francisco 94110

Last updated Sep 23, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

8/100 High concern

F

Public records show 3 complaint files with active notices of violation, 4 active complaints, 12 complaint records, and repeat themes around pests / sanitation and fire / life safety.

What public records show

4 Active complaints
3 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
0 Recent permits
Year built 1959
Units 1
Property class Dwelling

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Pests / sanitation 4 cases
Fire / life safety 3 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202021973

Mar 2, 2020 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant building2020 registration due 06/08/2020

DBI complaint 201563051

Aug 7, 2015 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

City attorney task force inspection

DBI complaint 201150830

Jul 14, 2011 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Peeling paint at front of building, chain and padlock on front gate.

DBI complaint 200231310

Jul 12, 2002 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Task force insp.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 201563051

Aug 7, 2015

9 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201150830

Jul 14, 2011

5 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 200231310

Jul 12, 2002

8 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit M700987

Issued Jun 28, 2016 · issued

street space permit

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request - DPH 3370538

Feb 15, 2014 · Closed

General Request - DPH 3311805

Jan 27, 2014 · Closed

General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 1617077

Oct 30, 2012 · Closed

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Complaints (12)
Notices of violation (5)
Fire inspections (2)
Permits (2)

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