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Housing report

640 POST ST

Nob Hill · San Francisco 94109

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, 3 active complaints, 2 active fire violation files, 3 fire inspection follow-ups, 73 complaint records, 3 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plu

What public records show

3 Active complaints
1 Active notice files
2 Active Fire violations
3 Recent permits
Year built 1912
Units 39
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Nob Hill

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 29 cases
Heat / boiler 27 cases
Pests / sanitation 27 cases
Fire / life safety 19 cases
Illegal work / permits 13 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202654344

Apr 10, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Date last observed: 09-apr-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; other housing; ; additional information: unannounced construction work indoors. front door broken for weeks despite several alleged attempts to fix. constant safety hazard

DBI complaint 202651411

Feb 19, 2026 · Active · Building Inspection Division

Date last observed: 18-feb-26; floor: 5 ; exact location: common area; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: ongoing construction work in residential building without required 24-hour tenant notification. high-impact noise and vibrations are

DBI complaint 202650995

Feb 11, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Date last observed: 10-feb-26; time last observed: 11:00 am; floor: entire bui; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: can the building dept. please do some work? you are collecting a salary. the entire sprinkler sy

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202650995

Feb 11, 2026

1 active notice item

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202511149687

Issued Feb 17, 2026 · appeal

voluntary upgrade (e) fire sprinkler system. to extend coverage throughout the building included 4in u/g fire service. 324 heads. warranty upgrade.

Permit 202508143024

Issued Aug 19, 2025 · issued

full upgrade of fully sprinklered building as per sffd codes 1103.7.6.1 and ab-3.08 for low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas.

Permit M316467

Issued Apr 24, 2012 · issued

streetspace

Permit 202502261132

Completed Mar 12, 2025 · complete

reroofing. tear off. apply 3 ply modified bitumen 1 ply torch down roof system, about 50 squares, hot works.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

Fire violation 2509-0030

Sep 3, 2025 · open

Fire violation 2312-0240

Jan 8, 2024 · open

Fire inspection 626924

Mar 25, 2026 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Fire inspection 604911

Sep 17, 2025 · Pending

Fire inspection 526112

Jan 22, 2024 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101003228166

Dec 30, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101001310451

Jan 14, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101001293701

Jan 10, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building Request 14787566

Dec 29, 2021 · Closed

Residential Building Request 14786128

Dec 29, 2021 · Closed

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Complaints (73)
Notices of violation (11)
Fire violations (10)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (8)

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