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811 GEARY ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0320023 · Last violation Apr 3, 2025 · Last complaint Jul 1, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
Above-average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 78% of buildings and more complaints than 96% of buildings in Tenderloin. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 4 violations · 82 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
All DBI violations have been resolved
Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection, by current status.
Severe0
Serious0
Minor0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
113
7 per year avg.↑ Up 811% in the last 2 years (82 vs 9 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
90
Severeⓘ67
Seriousⓘ8
Minorⓘ15
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
115
4 per year avg.↓ Down 50% in the last 2 years (4 vs 8 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
0
No open DBI violations on record.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
building section38 violations
interior surfaces section18 violations
other section18 violations
plumbing and electrical section15 violations
fire section11 violations
sanitation section8 violations
security requirements section3 violations
smoke detection section2 violations
Unknown2 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Heat Lack Of Heat51 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above10 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas9 complaints
Mold And Mildew6 complaints
Fire Hazard6 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect5 complaints
Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories5 complaints
Inadequately Maintained Building Exterior4 complaints
Electrical Non Hazard3 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water3 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking3 complaints
Garbage Receptacles2 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else2 complaints
Electrical Hazardous Condition1 complaints
Visitor Policy Violations1 complaints
Doors Windows Broken Defective1 complaints
Illegal Construction No Permit Exceeds Permit Scope1 complaints
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Violation log

115 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeDec 7, 2004building sectionrepair window latches or hardware (1001(b)hc)#209's bedroom, and where required.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
not activeDec 7, 2004interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)#509, #607, #609, #404's at tub junction. and where required.
not activeDec 7, 2004fire sectionmaintain fire escape drop ladders in working condition (sec 908 hc)note: property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to provide a proof of the workability of the fire escape ladders. non-working fire escape drop ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately. provide a written report from a qualified service company or contractor stating that all parts and cables have been tested and are functional or contact the housing inspector (within 30 days) to witness lowering the ladder in person. test and verify that all windows or doors leading to emergency fire escape are operational and unobstructed. advise occupants not to block the path of emergency exits on the inside. **reminder** all manufacturers recommend that the fire escape drop ladder be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. lubricate and drop the ladder at least once a year.
not activeDec 7, 2004other sectioninspector comments: open #211 for inspection at time of reinspection. it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice.it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice.
not activeJan 2, 2003fire sectionfailure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02/904 s.f.h.c.submit a building permit application with plans to the department of building inspection, within 7 days of this notice.
not activeJan 2, 2003building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.union hotel, 811 geary street.
not activeMay 18, 1999building sectionother building violationsrepair elevator to proper working order. sfhc sec. 1001.
not activeMay 18, 1999building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.811 geary
not activeMay 18, 1999other sectionrepair non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not. (701c hc)provide locking device for exterior of thermostat.
not activeMar 16, 1999security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)@ room #201, 207, 210, 211, 502, 604 and as needed throughout.
not activeMar 16, 1999fire sectionprovide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)@ room #407,502 and as needed throughout.
not activeMar 16, 1999fire sectionprovide automatic fire sprinklers over garbage receptacles (904,906(4) hc)—
not activeOct 1, 1998building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.room #505
not activeOct 1, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsrepair the leaking bathtub faucet. (sfhc 1001-o)
not activeDec 12, 1996other sectionmiscellaneous violationsno violation, abate 12/12/96...ojw
not activeDec 7, 2004
building section · repair window latches or hardware (1001(b)hc)
#209's bedroom, and where required.
not activeDec 7, 2004
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
#509, #607, #609, #404's at tub junction. and where required.
not activeDec 7, 2004
fire section · maintain fire escape drop ladders in working condition (sec 908 hc)
note: property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to provide a proof of the workability of the fire escape ladders. non-working fire escape drop ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately. provide a written report from a qualified service company or contractor stating that all parts and cables have been tested and are functional or contact the housing inspector (within 30 days) to witness lowering the ladder in person. test and verify that all windows or doors leading to emergency fire escape are operational and unobstructed. advise occupants not to block the path of emergency exits on the inside. **reminder** all manufacturers recommend that the fire escape drop ladder be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. lubricate and drop the ladder at least once a year.
not activeDec 7, 2004
other section · inspector comments: open #211 for inspection at time of reinspection. it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice.
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice.
not activeJan 2, 2003
fire section · failure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02/904 s.f.h.c.
submit a building permit application with plans to the department of building inspection, within 7 days of this notice.
not activeJan 2, 2003
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
union hotel, 811 geary street.
not activeMay 18, 1999
building section · other building violations
repair elevator to proper working order. sfhc sec. 1001.
not activeMay 18, 1999
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
811 geary
not activeMay 18, 1999
other section · repair non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not. (701c hc)
provide locking device for exterior of thermostat.
not activeMar 16, 1999
security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
@ room #201, 207, 210, 211, 502, 604 and as needed throughout.
not activeMar 16, 1999
fire section · provide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
@ room #407,502 and as needed throughout.
not activeMar 16, 1999
fire section · provide automatic fire sprinklers over garbage receptacles (904,906(4) hc)
not activeOct 1, 1998
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
room #505
not activeOct 1, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
repair the leaking bathtub faucet. (sfhc 1001-o)
not activeDec 12, 1996
other section · miscellaneous violations
no violation, abate 12/12/96...ojw
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