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Housing report

851 OFARRELL ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Sep 30, 2026 from public records

Building report score

5/100 High concern

F

Public records show 1 complaint file with active notices of violation, 2 active complaints, 1 active fire violation file, 2 fire inspection follow-ups, 27 complaint records, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and fire / life safety.

What public records show

2 Active complaints
1 Active notice files
1 Active Fire violations
0 Recent permits
Year built 1908
Units 27
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 11 cases
Fire / life safety 6 cases
Elevator 5 cases
Mold / moisture 4 cases
Heat / boiler 4 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202661889

Sep 1, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Caller reporting about 10 foot crack on the top of the building. per caller she just notified property manager, but wants to let someone else know as he tends to fix things cheaply and this crack is very concerning to her. (311 sr 202000009090)

DBI complaint 201769841

Mar 27, 2017 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Routine inspection generated by complaint number 201768883

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 201769841

Mar 27, 2017

13 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 201904188409

Issued May 7, 2019 · issued

voluntary seismic upgrde 4 new concrete shearwalls at gr fl maher not req

Permit 201609066888

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · filed

5 new residential dwelling units in grd flr of existing residential bldg. work incl new partitions, windows, fire sprinkler, electrical, mech, plumbing & upgrade (e) stair to current code. maher n/a

Permit 8918345

Issued Apr 4, 1990 · issued

install security front door

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

Fire violation 2605-0310

May 26, 2026 · open

Fire inspection 645070

Sep 22, 2026 · Pending

Fire inspection 630343

May 27, 2026 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 202000009090

Aug 29, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building Request 18105491

Apr 12, 2024 · Closed

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Complaints (27)
Notices of violation (14)
Fire violations (1)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (12)

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