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Housing report

491 31st Av

San Francisco 94121

Last updated Sep 27, 2026 from public records

Building report score

23/100 High concern

F

Public records show 2 complaint files with active notices of violation, 2 active complaints, 1 fire inspection follow-up, 50 complaint records, 5 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and heat / boiler

What public records show

2 Active complaints
2 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
5 Recent permits

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 14 cases
Heat / boiler 13 cases
Fire / life safety 10 cases
Structural / unsafe conditions 7 cases
Illegal work / permits 5 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202655176

Apr 27, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

On january 6, 2026, department of building inspection inspector laura torres issued a stop all work order under san francisco building code 104a.2.4 on unit 407 at 491 31st ave, san francisco following a fire. the order remains posted on the building's main door as of april 24, 2

DBI complaint 202649157

Jan 6, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Fire damage

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202655176

Apr 27, 2026

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202649157

Jan 6, 2026

1 active notice item

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202607295718

Issued Aug 10, 2026 · issued

scope related to fire and water damage that occured in units 407, 307, 304 and 204 only. work includes interior finishes, doors, and electrical work. all work will be replaced like for like approach. to comply with nov's 202649157 & 202655176

Permit 202405071624

Filed May 7, 2024 · filed

unit #312-412: work to comply with nov# 202317523. repair drywazll due to water intrusion. 1. drywall, insulation and painting, electrical

Permit 201812128113

Issued Jun 20, 2019 · issued

installation of emergency responder radio coverage system.

Permit M753710

Issued Jan 11, 2017 · issued

street space

Permit M703287

Issued Jul 7, 2016 · issued

street space

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Fire inspection 632565

Sep 17, 2026 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101004663316

Aug 20, 2026 · Open

Residential Building 101004615229

Aug 13, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004601830

Aug 11, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004397316

Jul 8, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004397134

Jul 8, 2026 · Open

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Complaints (50)
Notices of violation (7)
Fire violations (6)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (24)

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