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Housing report

970 GEARY ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Oct 16, 2026 from public records

Building report score

1/100 High concern

F

Public records show 2 complaint files with active notices of violation, 3 active complaints, 1 active fire violation file, 3 fire inspection follow-ups, 35 complaint records, 2 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plu

What public records show

3 Active complaints
2 Active notice files
1 Active Fire violations
2 Recent permits
Year built 1922
Units 39
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 11 cases
Heat / boiler 9 cases
Fire / life safety 7 cases
Mold / moisture 5 cases
Elevator 5 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202663237

Sep 27, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Customer is not in compliance with sf existing building code chapter 5f

DBI complaint 202661985

Sep 2, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

trash is constantly piled up in basement where the garbage chute has no bin under it. there are rats and rat droppings throughout the basement and seen as high up as the second floor hallway. no resident manager onsite since 07/13. mold blooming out of the wall on first floor by

DBI complaint 202655374

Apr 29, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

There is roach infestation, there is a leak under the sink in the bathroom, damaged microwave

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202661985

Sep 2, 2026

8 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202655374

Apr 29, 2026

3 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit M32601

Issued May 24, 2005 · issued

street space & sidewalk permit

Permit 202401083593

Completed Mar 13, 2025 · complete

upgrade (e) fire alarm system in partly sprinkled building to comply with sffc sec 1103.7.6.1. as builts: added (3) new low frequency sounders in 1 bedroom unit# 22, 32, and 40 to reflect not a studio. ref bpa# 202306220573

Permit 202306220573

Completed Mar 13, 2025 · complete

fire alarm system replacment sffc sec 1103.7.6.1, upgrade in a non sprinklered building, new facu (es-50x) 17-smoke detectors, 11-pull stations, radio to monitor system, power supply and 46-low frequency horns in sleeping areas.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

Fire violation 2510-0015

Oct 29, 2025 · open

Fire inspection 646347

Oct 13, 2026 · Pending

Fire inspection 640304

Aug 16, 2026 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Fire inspection 608956

Oct 29, 2025 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 202000187761

Oct 15, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 202000179962

Oct 13, 2026 · Open

Residential Building 202000179945

Oct 13, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 202000083850

Sep 19, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101004366253

Jul 3, 2026 · Closed

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Complaints (35)
Notices of violation (13)
Fire violations (5)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (16)

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