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Oceanview/Merced/Ingleside · San Francisco 94132
Last updated Sep 22, 2026 from public records
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Public records show 3 complaint files with active notices of violation, 5 active complaints, 9 complaint records, 1 permit event in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around illegal work / permits and structural / unsafe conditions.
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DBI complaint 202042201
It seems that some unpermitted work at 446/448 baackyard caused foundation problems for 444 ralston and that the permit is to remedy that ($75,000 worth of estimated cost). i can see that construction of a structure is going on in the backyard at 446/448 as well. i do not find a
DBI complaint 201948661
neighborhood concern over use of garage (easternmost garage) for state-licensed child care usage. does not appear to have been converted to habitable space per recent building permits. garage door appears to have been replaced with glass door. ;
DBI complaint 201887031
Exceeding scope of permits. single family residence converted into mini-dorms.
DBI complaint 201767861
Working on a filed permit (not issued). removed deck at rear, removed rear foundation, removed garage.
DBI complaint 201766340
i just found out he "under pin" my house next door (444 ralston street)...i saw some cracks on my exterior stucco and my backyard is all broken by his works;
Formal notices
Active formal notice on complaint 202042201
1 active notice item
Active formal notice on complaint 201767861
1 active notice item
Active formal notice on complaint 201766340
1 active notice item
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Permit 202108267241
to obtain final inspection for work approved under permit 201504022647. all work is complete.
Permit 202108257137
renew pa# 201704133921 for commencement of work approved for retaining wall.
Permit 201803284837
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201504022647. all work is complete.
Permit 201704133921
to comply with nov 201766340 construct a retaining wall along property line adjoining to property (444 ralston st)
Permit 201606109665
vertical & horizontal addition. comply with n.o.v#201496031. one house divided into two houses. new 7 bedrooms, 6 1/2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 living room, 1 dinning room, 1 garage,1 daycare.
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