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550 LARKIN ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0336014 · Last violation Jun 24, 2026 · Last complaint Sep 22, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
Above-average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 76% of buildings and more complaints than 81% 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: 40 violations · 45 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
1 open fire-safety violation
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Severe1
Serious7
Minor4

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Fire safety problems have been reported here.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Walk the exit route from the unit to the street and check the stairs and hallways are clear of stored items, and that fire doors close properly.
    details ▸

    California law requires safe fire or emergency exits leading to a street or hallway, and requires stairs, hallways and exits to be kept litter free. Storage areas, garages and basements must be kept free of combustible materials. San Francisco's Housing Code separately treats inadequate exits and inadequate fire protection equipment as conditions that make a building substandard, which is the finding behind a notice of violation.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • San Francisco Housing Code §1001(m), (n)
  2. Smoke detector problems have been reported here.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Look for a smoke detector in each bedroom and in the common stairwell, and for a carbon monoxide detector if the unit has a gas stove, a gas heater or an attached garage.
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2013
54
4 per year avg.↑ Up 543% in the last 2 years (45 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
53
Severeⓘ13
Seriousⓘ31
Minorⓘ9
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1999
128
5 per year avg.↑ Up 1233% in the last 2 years (40 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
12
Severeⓘ1
Seriousⓘ7
Minorⓘ4

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Fire safetyⓘ13 violations
Moldⓘ7 violations
Plumbingⓘ7 violations
General disrepairⓘ6 violations
Exterior & windowsⓘ5 violations
Peeling paintⓘ5 violations
Smoke detectorsⓘ4 violations
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ4 violations
Cleanliness & refuseⓘ3 violations
Gas shutoff & metersⓘ3 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ3 violations
Ventilation & lightⓘ3 violations
Electricalⓘ2 violations
Heat / hot waterⓘ1 violations
Permits & unpermitted workⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated61 violations
6 still open. See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Hide violations (128) ↑See complaints (54) →

Violation log

12 DBI violations · Open

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
OpenJun 9, 2026building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.550 larkin street and all common area
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
details ▸

California law requires working smoke detectors in all bedrooms and other designated areas of a rental unit, and apartment complexes must also have them in common stairwells. Any unit with appliances that burn fossil fuels such as natural gas, propane or fuel oil, or with an attached garage, must also have working carbon monoxide detectors.

  • California Tenant Guide
  • Tenants here have reported mold.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Look for dark spots on walls, floors and ceilings, and for dry or wet spots, flaking or bubbling, or a damp or moldy smell, especially in bathrooms and closets.
    details ▸

    San Francisco's Health Code treats visible or otherwise demonstrable mold or mildew in a residential building as a public health nuisance in its own right. Under state law, mold that the landlord has notice of and that affects livability or health can also breach the implied warranty of habitability.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • San Francisco Health Code §581(b)(6)
    • Elevators Everthing Else20 complaints
    Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories8 complaints
    General Maintenance Not In List Above6 complaints
    Mold And Mildew5 complaints
    Infestation Rodent Insect4 complaints
    Fire Alarm System2 complaints
    Blocked Exit Common Areas2 complaints
    Plumbing Broken Leaking1 complaints
    Doors Windows Broken Defective1 complaints
    Electrical Non Hazard1 complaints
    Fire Hazard1 complaints
    Garbage Receptacles1 complaints
    Infestation Bed Bugs1 complaints
    Mail Service Delivery Problem1 complaints
    OpenJun 9, 2026interior surfaces sectionrepair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)at time of inspection, damage was observed on the stair carpet on the third and fourth floors. repair or replace all damaged areas in an approved manner.
    OpenJun 9, 2026other sectioninspector commentsit is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection 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. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.
    OpenApr 10, 2026building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 550 larkin st., unit 101.
    OpenApr 10, 2026sanitation sectionremove rubbish or trash at garbage area (1304,1306,1001b hc)on the date of inspection, excess rubbish and trash was noted at the lightwell visble from unit 101's bathroom window. remove all trash and rubbish from lightwell, ensure all drains are clear, this is a health hazard.
    OpenApr 10, 2026other sectioninspector commentsimportant note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection 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. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector chierici @ 628.652.3439 or by email at paul.chierici@sfgov.org.
    OpenOct 20, 2025building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.550 larkin street and all common area
    OpenOct 20, 2025interior surfaces sectionrepair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)at time of inspection, active leak was observed in building airwell. locate and repair source of water damage in an approved manner. at time of reinspection provide written proof of work done by certified professional to determine source of leak and repair done to prevent further leakage and water damage.
    OpenOct 20, 2025interior surfaces sectionrepair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)at time of inspection, damage on carpet on the lobby stairway was observed. repair or replace carpet in an approved manner.
    OpenOct 20, 2025fire sectionservice central alarm system (908, 909 hc)have licensed fire alarm company service / certify fire alarm system - required each year.
    OpenOct 20, 2025other sectionrepair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)restore non-working elevator to proper working condition and provide documentation showing that the state permit to operate is current.
    OpenOct 20, 2025other sectioninspector commentsit is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection 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. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.
    OpenJun 9, 2026
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    550 larkin street and all common area
    OpenJun 9, 2026
    interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
    at time of inspection, damage was observed on the stair carpet on the third and fourth floors. repair or replace all damaged areas in an approved manner.
    OpenJun 9, 2026
    other section · inspector comments
    it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection 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. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.
    OpenApr 10, 2026
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 550 larkin st., unit 101.
    OpenApr 10, 2026
    sanitation section · remove rubbish or trash at garbage area (1304,1306,1001b hc)
    on the date of inspection, excess rubbish and trash was noted at the lightwell visble from unit 101's bathroom window. remove all trash and rubbish from lightwell, ensure all drains are clear, this is a health hazard.
    OpenApr 10, 2026
    other section · inspector comments
    important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection 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. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector chierici @ 628.652.3439 or by email at paul.chierici@sfgov.org.
    OpenOct 20, 2025
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    550 larkin street and all common area
    OpenOct 20, 2025
    interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)
    at time of inspection, active leak was observed in building airwell. locate and repair source of water damage in an approved manner. at time of reinspection provide written proof of work done by certified professional to determine source of leak and repair done to prevent further leakage and water damage.
    OpenOct 20, 2025
    interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
    at time of inspection, damage on carpet on the lobby stairway was observed. repair or replace carpet in an approved manner.
    OpenOct 20, 2025
    fire section · service central alarm system (908, 909 hc)
    have licensed fire alarm company service / certify fire alarm system - required each year.
    OpenOct 20, 2025
    other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
    restore non-working elevator to proper working condition and provide documentation showing that the state permit to operate is current.
    OpenOct 20, 2025
    other section · inspector comments
    it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection 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. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.