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840 VAN NESS AVE

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Jul 3, 2026 from public records

Building report score

20/100 High concern

F

Public records show 2 complaint files with active notices of violation, 2 active complaints, 1 fire inspection follow-up, 96 complaint records, 2 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and elevator.

What public records show

2 Active complaints
2 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 31 cases
Elevator 23 cases
Heat / boiler 22 cases
Pests / sanitation 21 cases
Fire / life safety 20 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202657280

Jun 3, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Broken fridge, both sink clogged, bathtub leaks

DBI complaint 202656511

May 19, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Date last observed: 18-may-26; time last observed: 05/18/2026; floor: 4; unit: 410; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; other housing; ; additional information: smoke detector not working. fire alarm not working. stove burners not working

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202657280

Jun 3, 2026

4 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202656511

May 19, 2026

7 active notice items

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 (96)
Notices of violation (42)
Fire violations (5)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (25)

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