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459 TURK ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0346015 · Last violation Apr 30, 2025 · Last complaint Jun 18, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
Around average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 59% of buildings and more complaints than 92% of buildings in Tenderloin. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 1 violation · 17 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
4 open DBI violations
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Severe0
Serious3
Minor1

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. Tenants here have reported no heat or no hot water.
    details ▸

    California law requires heating facilities in good working order, and plumbing facilities in good working order including hot and cold running water. A rental unit that substantially lacks either may be legally uninhabitable, which is the standard the implied warranty of habitability sets for every residential tenancy in the state.

311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
120
7 per year avg.↓ Down 32% in the last 2 years (17 vs 25 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
53
Severeⓘ16
Seriousⓘ18
Minorⓘ19
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
122
4 per year avg.↓ Down 75% in the last 2 years (1 vs 4 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
4
Severeⓘ0
Seriousⓘ3
Minorⓘ1

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Fire safetyⓘ16 violations
Cleanliness & refuseⓘ13 violations
Plumbingⓘ12 violations
Heat / hot waterⓘ7 violations
Electricalⓘ6 violations
Moldⓘ6 violations
Exterior & windowsⓘ5 violations
Pestsⓘ5 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ4 violations
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ2 violations
Ventilation & lightⓘ2 violations
Permits & unpermitted workⓘ1 violations
Locks & securityⓘ1 violations
Peeling paintⓘ1 violations
Heating equipmentⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated40 violations
2 still open. See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
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Violation log

122 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeSep 22, 2005building sectionprovide ventilation for habitable rooms (504(a), 1001(b)(7),(8) hc)#230's bathroom and bedroom windows to be openable.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311

Ask how heat and hot water are supplied and who pays for them. If either fails once you live here, put the request to the landlord in writing and keep a copy.

  • California Tenant Guide
  • San Francisco Housing Code §701
  • Tenants here have reported pests.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Look along baseboards and inside low cabinets for droppings, greasy rub marks or tracks, and check whether the bins outside overflow and whether gaps around exterior doors are sealed.
    details ▸

    California law requires buildings and grounds to be kept clean and sanitary and free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents and vermin. San Francisco requires property owners to keep their property free of vermin, and requires an owner or manager to respond to a tenant's bed bug complaint by hiring a licensed pest control operator.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • SF.gov, Keeping your building free of vermin
    • General Maintenance Not In List Above24 complaints
    Infestation Rodent Insect22 complaints
    Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water10 complaints
    Plumbing Broken Leaking10 complaints
    Fire Hazard9 complaints
    Heat Lack Of Heat9 complaints
    Bathroom8 complaints
    Mold And Mildew4 complaints
    Electrical Non Hazard3 complaints
    Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage3 complaints
    Ventilation Inadequate Or None2 complaints
    Fire Alarm System2 complaints
    Doors Windows Broken Defective2 complaints
    Infestation Bed Bugs2 complaints
    Blocked Exit Common Areas2 complaints
    Electrical Hazardous Condition1 complaints
    Smoke Detectors Missing Broken Unit Interior1 complaints
    Garbage Receptacles1 complaints
    Security Inadequately Secured Perimeter1 complaints
    Visitor Policy Violations1 complaints
    Noise Caused By Building Systems1 complaints
    Paint Lead Violating Safe Practices1 complaints
    Deck Stairs Handrails1 complaints
    not activeSep 22, 2005other sectioninspector commentsit 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. 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, and 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 reinspection.
    not activeJul 26, 2005building sectioninstall a requiered handrail along stairs connectiong ground floor with basement area.1001hc.lack of requiered handrails.
    not activeJul 26, 2005building sectionremove fan housing cover,clean and service mechanical ventilation units and ducts serving common bathrooms.1001hc.dusty mechanical ventilation unitsw.
    not activeJul 26, 2005building sectionstrip,clean and sanitize shower pans and wall surfaces in each common shower room .1306hc.shower pans are layered with grime and stain.
    not activeJul 26, 2005building sectionrehang detached first floor bathroom door.1001hc.first floor bathroom door off hinges.
    not activeJul 26, 2005building sectioninstall a corner guard over protruding sheetmetal lining garbage room walls.1001hc.—
    not activeJul 26, 2005building sectionreplace 3rd floor fire door leading to exterior fire escape.1001hc.damaged ,substandard fire door.
    not activeJul 26, 2005building sectionservice fire escape ladder,cable as well as all moving parts,by a qualified technitian.1001hc./908hc.front and rear fire escape in need to be serviced.
    not activeJul 12, 2004Heating equipment—NPTO (2) No current Permit to Operate one steam boiler. No current Permit to Operate one A.O. Smith Burkay 225,000 BTU Domestic Hot Water Boiler. CMC 1024.0
    not activeOct 7, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.vincent hotel, 459 turk street, #238.
    not activeOct 7, 2002building sectionrepair windows (1001(h) hc)windows in room #238 were not openable at time of inspection.
    not activeOct 7, 2002sanitation sectioneliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)complainant reported seen roaches in his room. please provide regular professional pest control services.
    not activeOct 7, 2002sanitation sectionclean and sanitize (1306 hc)maintain lightwells in a sanitary condition.
    not activeFeb 25, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.vincent hotel, 459 turk street.
    not activeFeb 25, 2002sanitation sectioneliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)initiate or increase frequency of professional pest control services to obtain more immediate results. numerous cockroaches were observed in rooms, all floors.
    not activeFeb 25, 2002plumbing and electrical sectionmake necessary repairs to water lines (1001 hc)we have received complaints about rattling sounds on water pipes throughout the building. please have a licensed plumber perform a thorough investigation, and provide a report outlining the remedial measures that will abate the problem. complete work within 30 days.
    not activeMar 13, 2001building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.459 turk street, bathrooms.
    not activeMar 13, 2001interior surfaces sectioneliminate mold/mildew on ceiling (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)in bathrooms.
    not activeMar 13, 2001interior surfaces sectioneliminate mold/mildew on walls (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)in bathrooms.
    not activeMar 13, 2001building sectionprovide ventilation for bathrooms (504(a), 1001(b)(7),(8) hc)repair or replace ventilation fans in bathrooms to avoid mildew and mold on walls and ceilings.
    not activeNov 2, 2000building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.459 turk street, common areas.
    not activeNov 2, 2000building sectionrepair windows hardware (1001(b)hc)repair damaged window at 3rd floor fire escape, near #332. repair window frame in unit #329 and #311.
    not activeNov 2, 2000interior surfaces sectionrepair floor (1001b,j,o hc)at 3rd floor fire exit, near #311. at 2nd floor fire exit, near #211 (floor gap).
    not activeNov 2, 2000fire sectionreplace smoke enclosure doors (807, 707 hc)at rear stairs, replace with doors not less than 20 minutes fire rated (solid core). garbage room door and trim shall be metal lined on the inside with not less than 26 gauge u.s. standard galvanized sheet metal. seams shall be interlocking and tight.
    not activeNov 2, 2000fire sectionrepair or replace smoke enclosure door closers (807,707 hc)garbage room door closer and toilet/shower door closers (all floors).
    not activeNov 2, 2000building sectionprovide ventilation for shower/toilet rooms (504(a), 1001(b)(7),(8) hc)increase ventilation in shower room across #307. replace missing covers of mechanical vents in shower/toilet rooms.
    not activeNov 2, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionreplace missing floor drain cover (1001f)in shower room across from #306.
    not activeNov 2, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionreplace missing shower and toilet (1001f hc)across from #205/206.
    not activeNov 2, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionreplace missing handwashing sink(1001f)in #229.
    not activeNov 2, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionrepair slow draining pipes at (1001f hc)shower room across from #207.
    not activeNov 2, 2000security requirements sectioneliminate cockroach and rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)initiate or increase frequency of pest control services to obtain more immediate results. pay special attention to room #329. keep lightwells free of garbage and debris. repair weather stripping at bottom of #229's door.
    not activeNov 2, 2000security requirements sectionrepair/replace locking device at door (706 hc)2nd floor toilet room.
    not activeNov 2, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionmiscellaneous violationsrepair missing numbers on entry doors of room near #330, missing #7 on #207, missing #1 on #123, and in other locations as required. replace burnt light bulbs at 2nd floor illuminated exit light fixtures and where required. install light fixture at first floor landing of rear stairs. you are responsible to maintain your boiler in safe operating condition. you must maintain a current "permit to operate boiler certificate" posted conspicuously near the boiler. permits are required to be renewed annually.
    not activeNov 2, 2000security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)#107, #209 and where required.
    not activeNov 2, 2000fire sectionrecharge all fire extinguishers (905, 1001(m) hc)—
    not activeNov 2, 2000other sectionthis notice was revised on 11-21-00.—
    not activeNov 2, 2000building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.459 turk street, rm. #324.
    not activeNov 2, 2000security requirements sectionhollow core or panel entry doors on unit #324 must be replaced with solid core doors or reinforced with min. 3/8" plywood or approved equal (706 hc)repair/replace damaged entry door and door frame.
    not activeNov 2, 2000security requirements sectionprovide single cylinder deadbolt lock with a minimum 1" throw for entry door of the unit. (706 hc)—
    not activeNov 2, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink (1001f hc)repair leak at faucet.
    not activeNov 2, 2000other sectionmiscellaneous violationsreplace missing numbers on entry door of #324.
    not activeNov 2, 2000other sectionprovide heat to room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701c hc)no heating appliance was observed in room at time of inspection.
    not activeApr 11, 2000building sectionleakisng toiletrepair leaking toilet causing damage to bathroom floor/subflooring.1001hc.
    not activeApr 11, 2000building sectionbucled vinyl floor surfacesrepair/water damaged subflooring. reglue buckled/water damaged floor covering.1001hc.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)in bathroom across from unit #104.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000interior surfaces sectionreplace floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)linoleum (tripping hazard) in bathroom across from unit #206. repair linoleum at 3rd floor rear exit door.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionrepair lightswitch (1001e hc)at 1st floor rear stair door.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsclear stoppage at lightwell drain on 1st floor. 1001hc
    not activeFeb 22, 2000sanitation sectionother sanitation violationsrepair exterior garbage chute at rear of structure. 1001hc
    not activeSep 22, 2005
    building section · provide ventilation for habitable rooms (504(a), 1001(b)(7),(8) hc)
    #230's bathroom and bedroom windows to be openable.
    not activeSep 22, 2005
    other section · inspector comments
    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. 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, and 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 reinspection.
    not activeJul 26, 2005
    building section · install a requiered handrail along stairs connectiong ground floor with basement area.1001hc.
    lack of requiered handrails.
    not activeJul 26, 2005
    building section · remove fan housing cover,clean and service mechanical ventilation units and ducts serving common bathrooms.1001hc.
    dusty mechanical ventilation unitsw.
    not activeJul 26, 2005
    building section · strip,clean and sanitize shower pans and wall surfaces in each common shower room .1306hc.
    shower pans are layered with grime and stain.
    not activeJul 26, 2005
    building section · rehang detached first floor bathroom door.1001hc.
    first floor bathroom door off hinges.
    not activeJul 26, 2005
    building section · install a corner guard over protruding sheetmetal lining garbage room walls.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2005
    building section · replace 3rd floor fire door leading to exterior fire escape.1001hc.
    damaged ,substandard fire door.
    not activeJul 26, 2005
    building section · service fire escape ladder,cable as well as all moving parts,by a qualified technitian.1001hc./908hc.
    front and rear fire escape in need to be serviced.
    not activeJul 12, 2004
    Heating equipment
    NPTO (2) No current Permit to Operate one steam boiler. No current Permit to Operate one A.O. Smith Burkay 225,000 BTU Domestic Hot Water Boiler. CMC 1024.0
    not activeOct 7, 2002
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    vincent hotel, 459 turk street, #238.
    not activeOct 7, 2002
    building section · repair windows (1001(h) hc)
    windows in room #238 were not openable at time of inspection.
    not activeOct 7, 2002
    sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
    complainant reported seen roaches in his room. please provide regular professional pest control services.
    not activeOct 7, 2002
    sanitation section · clean and sanitize (1306 hc)
    maintain lightwells in a sanitary condition.
    not activeFeb 25, 2002
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    vincent hotel, 459 turk street.
    not activeFeb 25, 2002
    sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
    initiate or increase frequency of professional pest control services to obtain more immediate results. numerous cockroaches were observed in rooms, all floors.
    not activeFeb 25, 2002
    plumbing and electrical section · make necessary repairs to water lines (1001 hc)
    we have received complaints about rattling sounds on water pipes throughout the building. please have a licensed plumber perform a thorough investigation, and provide a report outlining the remedial measures that will abate the problem. complete work within 30 days.
    not activeMar 13, 2001
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    459 turk street, bathrooms.
    not activeMar 13, 2001
    interior surfaces section · eliminate mold/mildew on ceiling (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)
    in bathrooms.
    not activeMar 13, 2001
    interior surfaces section · eliminate mold/mildew on walls (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)
    in bathrooms.
    not activeMar 13, 2001
    building section · provide ventilation for bathrooms (504(a), 1001(b)(7),(8) hc)
    repair or replace ventilation fans in bathrooms to avoid mildew and mold on walls and ceilings.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    459 turk street, common areas.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    building section · repair windows hardware (1001(b)hc)
    repair damaged window at 3rd floor fire escape, near #332. repair window frame in unit #329 and #311.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    interior surfaces section · repair floor (1001b,j,o hc)
    at 3rd floor fire exit, near #311. at 2nd floor fire exit, near #211 (floor gap).
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    fire section · replace smoke enclosure doors (807, 707 hc)
    at rear stairs, replace with doors not less than 20 minutes fire rated (solid core). garbage room door and trim shall be metal lined on the inside with not less than 26 gauge u.s. standard galvanized sheet metal. seams shall be interlocking and tight.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    fire section · repair or replace smoke enclosure door closers (807,707 hc)
    garbage room door closer and toilet/shower door closers (all floors).
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    building section · provide ventilation for shower/toilet rooms (504(a), 1001(b)(7),(8) hc)
    increase ventilation in shower room across #307. replace missing covers of mechanical vents in shower/toilet rooms.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · replace missing floor drain cover (1001f)
    in shower room across from #306.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · replace missing shower and toilet (1001f hc)
    across from #205/206.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · replace missing handwashing sink(1001f)
    in #229.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · repair slow draining pipes at (1001f hc)
    shower room across from #207.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    security requirements section · eliminate cockroach and rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
    initiate or increase frequency of pest control services to obtain more immediate results. pay special attention to room #329. keep lightwells free of garbage and debris. repair weather stripping at bottom of #229's door.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    security requirements section · repair/replace locking device at door (706 hc)
    2nd floor toilet room.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · miscellaneous violations
    repair missing numbers on entry doors of room near #330, missing #7 on #207, missing #1 on #123, and in other locations as required. replace burnt light bulbs at 2nd floor illuminated exit light fixtures and where required. install light fixture at first floor landing of rear stairs. you are responsible to maintain your boiler in safe operating condition. you must maintain a current "permit to operate boiler certificate" posted conspicuously near the boiler. permits are required to be renewed annually.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
    #107, #209 and where required.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    fire section · recharge all fire extinguishers (905, 1001(m) hc)
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    other section · this notice was revised on 11-21-00.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    459 turk street, rm. #324.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    security requirements section · hollow core or panel entry doors on unit #324 must be replaced with solid core doors or reinforced with min. 3/8" plywood or approved equal (706 hc)
    repair/replace damaged entry door and door frame.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    security requirements section · provide single cylinder deadbolt lock with a minimum 1" throw for entry door of the unit. (706 hc)
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · repair sink (1001f hc)
    repair leak at faucet.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    other section · miscellaneous violations
    replace missing numbers on entry door of #324.
    not activeNov 2, 2000
    other section · provide heat to room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701c hc)
    no heating appliance was observed in room at time of inspection.
    not activeApr 11, 2000
    building section · leakisng toilet
    repair leaking toilet causing damage to bathroom floor/subflooring.1001hc.
    not activeApr 11, 2000
    building section · bucled vinyl floor surfaces
    repair/water damaged subflooring. reglue buckled/water damaged floor covering.1001hc.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
    in bathroom across from unit #104.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000
    interior surfaces section · replace floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
    linoleum (tripping hazard) in bathroom across from unit #206. repair linoleum at 3rd floor rear exit door.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · repair lightswitch (1001e hc)
    at 1st floor rear stair door.
    not activeFeb 22, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
    clear stoppage at lightwell drain on 1st floor. 1001hc
    not activeFeb 22, 2000
    sanitation section · other sanitation violations
    repair exterior garbage chute at rear of structure. 1001hc
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