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Housing report

540 JONES ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94102

Last updated Oct 16, 2026 from public records

Building report score

1/100 High concern

F

Public records show 3 complaint files with active notices of violation, 5 active complaints, 115 complaint records, 5 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and fire / life safety.

What public records show

5 Active complaints
3 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 39 cases
Fire / life safety 29 cases
Heat / boiler 27 cases
Pests / sanitation 24 cases
Electrical 22 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202661625

Aug 27, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

active, severe plumbing system failure in unit 316 is causing continuous structural water intrusion into the bathroom of unit 210 directly below, resulting in visible mold growth and severe habitability defects under the san francisco housing code. unit 316 currently has an open

DBI complaint 202661660

Aug 27, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

unit 209: major unpermitted construction, concealed leaks & code violations management executed a massive unpermitted remodel, completely removing the adjoining wall between the bathroom and main room, the entire bathroom ceiling, and part of the main room ceiling in violation of

DBI complaint 202653479

Mar 27, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

a water leak began approximately two weeks ago and occurs only when the upstairs unit uses the shower. building management has been notified twice. on one occasion, staff inspected the issue and stated it would be addressed; however, no repairs have been made. the ongoing leak ha

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

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202661660

Aug 27, 2026

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202661625

Aug 27, 2026

3 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202544426

Oct 6, 2025

3 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202609027611

Issued Sep 8, 2026 · issued

to comply with nov 202661660: open j box at base of wall and repairs wall surrounding the j box.

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

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 202000076879

Sep 17, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004410275

Jul 10, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003755724

Mar 27, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101002725042

Oct 3, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101002633124

Sep 17, 2025 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (43)
Permits (24)

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