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Housing report

20 FRANKLIN ST

Hayes Valley · San Francisco 94102

Last updated May 9, 2026 from public records

Building report score

10/100 High concern

F

Public records show 1 complaint file with active notices of violation, 8 active complaints, 2 fire inspection follow-ups, 87 complaint records, 6 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and elevator.

What public records show

8 Active complaints
1 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
6 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 28, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545511

Oct 28, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545473

Oct 28, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

This is an ongoing issue. one elevator has not been working for years. the other elevator keeps breaking. this time the elevator has been broken for a week. when it works it makes a loud scraping sound.

DBI complaint 202545508

Oct 28, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545509

Oct 28, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202545510

Oct 28, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202537683

May 15, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant commercial storefront.

DBI complaint 202185110

Dec 10, 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

Active formal notice on complaint 202545473

Oct 28, 2025

3 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202511038742

Filed Dec 18, 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 202505206833

Issued Nov 8, 2025 · issued

the project is the rehabilitation of a single east facade of an existing 6 story historic brick masonry bldg built in 1911. the proposed project involves exterior envelope repairs, including: masonry repairs replacement of existing masonry opening infill & treatment of existing s

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

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Fire inspection 627666

May 7, 2026 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Fire inspection 133843

Aug 20, 2012 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101002871016

Oct 27, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101002838410

Oct 22, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101001915387

May 13, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101001475035

Feb 16, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101001317116

Jan 15, 2025 · Closed

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Complaints (87)
Notices of violation (26)
Fire violations (4)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (24)

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