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840 VAN NESS AVE

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

64/100 Mixed record

D

Public records show 1 fire inspection follow-up, 93 complaint records, 2 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and elevator.

What public records show

0 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
2 Recent permits
Year built 1910
Units 51
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 29 cases
Elevator 23 cases
Heat / boiler 22 cases
Pests / sanitation 19 cases
Fire / life safety 18 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

No active building inspection complaint was found for 840 VAN NESS AVE.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202001101624

Issued Jan 10, 2020 · issued

upgrade fire sprinkler system for new units and exit/pathways. reference pa #2016-1221-5553

Permit 201610140367

Issued Oct 18, 2016 · issued

unit #305: kitchen and bathroom renovation/relocation.

Permit 201510159802

Issued Oct 21, 2015 · issued

unit 110: add additional framing to existing. create additonal bedroom for apt. add operable window in unit

Permit 201504072964

Issued Apr 7, 2015 · issued

unit 404 - remove existing kitchen & bath cabinets. install plumbing and electrical to new remodel. install counters and fixtures. paint apartment. redo hardwood or install vinyl flooring

Permit M524150

Issued Oct 6, 2014 · issued

street space

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Fire inspection 409177

Mar 2, 2020 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101003862790

Apr 13, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003862772

Apr 13, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003011849

Nov 20, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101002980034

Nov 14, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101002960495

Nov 11, 2025 · Closed

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Complaints (93)
Notices of violation (40)
Fire violations (5)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (25)

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