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20 FRANKLIN ST

Hayes Valley · San Francisco 94102

Last updated Oct 12, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

34/100 High concern

F

Public records show 7 active complaints, 1 fire inspection follow-up, 88 complaint records, 7 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and elevator.

What public records show

7 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
7 Recent permits
Year built 1917
Units 72
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Hayes Valley

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 18 cases
Elevator 16 cases
Mold / moisture 15 cases
Fire / life safety 14 cases
Heat / boiler 10 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202545512

Oct 27, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545510

Oct 27, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545508

Oct 27, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545509

Oct 27, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545511

Oct 27, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202537683

May 14, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant commercial storefront.

DBI complaint 202185110

Dec 9, 2021 · Active · Building Inspection Division

Derek sylva apartments20 franklin st.unit 316 --- caller reports previous inspections have required mercy housing to start construction to repair damage inside the walls. the official construction started 12/7/21 and the caller has still not been relocated. there are safety and h

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202511038742

Filed Dec 17, 2025 · filed

ed13-01 priority: renovation to units of 100% affordable housing: voluntary seismic upgrades, accessibility upgrades, mep upgrades, facade repair, relocation of amenitie4s to g/f from the basement and interior repair.

Permit 202504094039

Issued Apr 9, 2025 · issued

units 203 and 303: like for like interior finishes non structural, no changes to fire rated assemblies or room layouts. interior repair of lobby, gym,bathroom and kitchen due to water damage. scope includes drywall, paint, ceiling tiles, flooring, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures...

Permit 202309267473

Issued Sep 28, 2023 · issued

remove and reapply culking on building windows and remove and replace water down spout. not visble from street.

Permit M963607

Issued Aug 14, 2018 · issued

street space

Permit 201207265890

Issued Jul 8, 2013 · issued

new verbiage - non-electric, projecting, single faced, on new awning approved under 201207265887.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Fire inspection 133843

Aug 19, 2012 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101004249561

Jun 14, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004096308

May 20, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101002871016

Oct 27, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101002838410

Oct 22, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101001915387

May 13, 2025 · Closed

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Complaints (88)
Notices of violation (26)
Fire violations (4)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (25)

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