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Housing report

640 POLK ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94102

Last updated Aug 4, 2026 from public records

Building report score

21/100 High concern

F

Public records show 2 complaint files with active notices of violation, 2 active complaints, 52 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
Year built 1928
Units 24
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 13 cases
Heat / boiler 12 cases
Fire / life safety 9 cases
Elevator 8 cases
Electrical 6 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202534444

Feb 24, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

General maintenance, affidavits due.

DBI complaint 201990241

Oct 3, 2019 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202534444

Feb 24, 2025

15 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 201990241

Oct 3, 2019

1 active notice item

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202411074590

Filed Nov 7, 2024 · filed

convert vacant limited restaurant (-occupancy) to retail (m-occupancy). new counters equipment. accessible entry equivalent facilitation. to comply with nov #202427437

Permit 201907085292

Issued Jul 8, 2019 · issued

#101: replace 4 windows, replace partial subfloor, replace tile sink toilet in bathroom, replace flooring. windows will be vinyl

Permit 201907085290

Issued Jul 8, 2019 · issued

#102: replace 4 windows, replace kitchen cabinets, replace bathroom tile sink toilet, install n flooring. windows will be vinyl

Permit M728727

Issued Oct 7, 2016 · issued

street space

Permit 201309308060

Issued Oct 7, 2013 · issued

erect a non-electric single faced attached to (e) spardiel.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Noise Report 13248157

Dec 12, 2020 · Closed

General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 10960994

Jun 6, 2019 · Closed

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Complaints (52)
Notices of violation (24)
Permits (19)

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