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540 JONES ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94102

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

Building report score

1/100 High concern

F

Public records show 1 complaint file with active notices of violation, 4 active complaints, 110 complaint records, 5 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and fire / life safety.

What public records show

4 Active complaints
1 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
5 Recent permits
Year built 1926
Units 89
Property class Hotels - Other
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 37 cases
Fire / life safety 28 cases
Heat / boiler 26 cases
Pests / sanitation 24 cases
Elevator 22 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202653479

Mar 27, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Date last observed: 27-mar-26; time last observed: 6:15 am; floor: 2nd; unit: 209 & 210; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; insects/rodents; mold; structural problems; ; additional information: a water leak began approximately two weeks

DBI complaint 202651646

Feb 24, 2026 · Active · Disabled Access Division

Date last observed: 20-feb-26; time last observed: 5pn; identity of person performing the work: tenderloin housing clinic; floor: lobby; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other disabled access; ; additional information: no handicap access to building fo

DBI complaint 202544426

Oct 6, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Resident reporting mold in the bathroom around the sink and the bathtub areas, please send an inspector for assistance.

DBI complaint 202302367

Jan 24, 2023 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Date last observed: 23-jan-23; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business abandoned/derelict structure; vacant structure; ; additional information: vacant store;

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202544426

Oct 6, 2025

3 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 201810123077

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · filed

to comply with nov 201865021 installation of new window in kind milgard and removal of laundry of laundry stairs revert to original

Permit 201308194664

Issued Aug 19, 2013 · issued

to comply with ordinance 029-13 only: installation of grab bars in sro at the following location: 540 jones street. grab bar (1 common bathroom, mezzanine floors (2nd floor); (1 in manager's office)

Permit M61065

Issued Mar 20, 2007 · issued

street space & sidewalk

Permit 200308121869

Issued Aug 12, 2003 · issued

comply with nov to make misc repair

Permit 200302207932

Issued Feb 20, 2003 · issued

to comply w/ nov#200231326,200234748,200236202 & 200337851.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101003755724

Mar 27, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101002725042

Oct 3, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101002633124

Sep 18, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101000709161

Sep 16, 2024 · Closed

General Request - DPH 18159386

Apr 27, 2024 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (41)
Permits (23)

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