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520 SOUTH VAN NESS AVE

Mission · San Francisco 94110

Last updated Aug 15, 2026 from public records

Building report score

21/100 High concern

F

Public records show 1 complaint file with active notices of violation, 2 active complaints, 228 complaint records, 9 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and fire / life safety.

What public records show

2 Active complaints
1 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
9 Recent permits
Year built 1907
Units 2
Property class Retail & Hotel
Neighborhood Mission

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 71 cases
Fire / life safety 62 cases
Pests / sanitation 42 cases
Heat / boiler 42 cases
Electrical 41 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202659657

Jul 19, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Common area has trash that is not been remove.

DBI complaint 202200602

Dec 21, 2022 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Trouble condition at fire alarm control panel

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202200602

Dec 21, 2022

3 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202512303000

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · filed

install 239 lf sounders in sleeping areas of every unit in levels 1,2,3. install new telguard comm., 2 power supply, new mini module with telguard. replace (e) annunciator, (e) facu with ifp-75, (e) dual monitor. install new slc expander with 6850. replace strobe in all ada rooms

Permit 202401113847

Filed Jan 11, 2024 · filed

install grab bar in hallway inside unit with 1-1/2" diameter grab bar at 36" aff with 1-1/2" gap between wall.

Permit 201904037051

Issued Apr 4, 2019 · issued

connecting new ansul system to existing fire alarm system. ref pa #201808238108.

Permit M141644

Issued Nov 10, 2008 · issued

sidewalk repair.

Permit M134390

Issued Sep 16, 2008 · issued

street space & sidewalk repair

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101004548495

Aug 2, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101004547119

Aug 1, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004467577

Jul 20, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004283948

Jun 19, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101004274336

Jun 18, 2026 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (50)
Permits (24)

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