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685 GEARY ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94102

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

49/100 High concern

F

Public records show 1 active complaint, 69 complaint records, 9 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and elevator.

What public records show

1 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
9 Recent permits
Year built 1916
Units 43
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 22 cases
Elevator 20 cases
Heat / boiler 15 cases
Pests / sanitation 13 cases
Accessibility 13 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202654045

Apr 6, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202412177014

Filed Dec 17, 2024 · filed

renovation of 2 apartments, unit 205, 2nd fl & 601, 6th fl. new kitchen cabinets and plumbing fixtures, new dishwashers, new lighting @ (e) j-boxes. no change to mechanical. no exterior work, fire alarm, or sprinklers work. no structural work

Permit 202203301191

Issued Mar 30, 2022 · issued

replace (e) fire alarm system in-kind to meet code 1103.7.6.1 to add low frequency sounders to all sleeping areas. additions of smokes, pulls and notification in common areas.

Permit 202007290887

Issued Jul 29, 2020 · issued

unit 304: install new washer and dryer. no structural.

Permit 201502128246

Issued Mar 3, 2015 · issued

unit #503 - remodel kitchen & add new closet. n/a maher ordinance

Permit 201303263074

Issued Mar 26, 2013 · issued

#505 kitchen and bathroom remodel, no structural work

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101003280966

Jan 9, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101002553071

Sep 4, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101002424780

Aug 13, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101002412188

Aug 11, 2025 · Closed

General Request 101002317364

Jul 25, 2025 · Closed

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Complaints (69)
Notices of violation (22)
Permits (25)

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