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555 BUENA VISTA AVE WEST

Haight Ashbury · San Francisco 94117

Last updated Sep 20, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

57/100 Mixed record

D

Public records show 5 fire inspection follow-ups, 51 complaint records, 14 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and heat / boiler.

What public records show

0 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
14 Recent permits
Year built 1929
Units 41
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Haight Ashbury

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 12 cases
Heat / boiler 10 cases
Fire / life safety 8 cases
Elevator 7 cases
Mold / moisture 6 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

No active building inspection complaint was found for 555 BUENA VISTA AVE WEST.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202311150850

Issued Dec 21, 2023 · issued

renovation of 1 apartment: unit 005 on upper garage level. new kitchen cabinets and plumbing fixtures. new washer/dryer and dishwasher. new lighting at e jboxes. no change to mechanical. no exterior work, fire alarm, sprinkler work. no structural work.

Permit 202204182453

Issued Apr 19, 2022 · issued

unit 503: to comply with 202289248 reno of 1 apartment on 6th flr, new bedroom, kitchen cabinets, and plumbing fixtures, new washer and dryer. new lighting @ (e) j-boxes. no change to mechanical. no exterior work, fire alarm or sprinkler. no structural work.

Permit 202203180320

Issued Mar 18, 2022 · issued

unit 503. one kitchen and one bath remodel in kind

Permit 202103086051

Issued May 24, 2021 · issued

unit #304: convert studio to 1 bedroom. bathroom remodel. new kitchen cabinets & plumbing fixtures. new washer/dryer & dishwasher. new lighting at (e) j-boxes locations. no change to mechanical. no exterior work. no fire alarm or sprinkler work. no structural work.

Permit 202101152803

Issued Mar 15, 2021 · issued

apts 201 & 506: new bedrooms and bathrooms.new kitchen cainbets and plumbing fixtures.new washer/dryers & dishwashers.new lighting at (e) j-box locations.no change to mechanical. no exterior work.no fire alarm or sprinkler work. no structural work.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Fire inspection 639030

Aug 17, 2026 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Fire inspection 625182

Mar 2, 2026 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Fire inspection 606015

Oct 10, 2025 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Fire inspection 447303

Sep 22, 2021 · Pending

Fire inspection 447304

Sep 22, 2021 · Pending

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101001468030

Feb 14, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101000777719

Sep 29, 2024 · Closed

Residential Building Request 18296880

Jun 3, 2024 · Closed

Residential Building Request 18130926

Apr 19, 2024 · Closed

Residential Building Request 18103405

Apr 11, 2024 · Closed

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Complaints (51)
Notices of violation (11)
Fire violations (8)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (25)

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