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1301 POLK ST

Nob Hill · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0667003 · Last violation Oct 2, 2024 · Last complaint Jan 29, 2026

NeighborhoodNob Hill
Around average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 57% of buildings and more complaints than 89% of buildings in Nob Hill. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 3 violations · 12 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
1 open DBI violation
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Severe1
Serious0
Minor0

What to watch forⓘ

  1. 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.

    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
  2. 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.

311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2013
25
2 per year avg.↑ Up 140% in the last 2 years (12 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
19
Severeⓘ13
Seriousⓘ4
Minorⓘ2
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
32
1 per year avg.↑ Up 200% in the last 2 years (3 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
1
Severeⓘ1
Seriousⓘ0
Minorⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Fire safetyⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated4 violations
1 still open. See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Heat Lack Of Heat11 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above2 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else2 complaints
Fire Hazard1 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water1 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect1 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking1 complaints
Hide violations (32) ↑See complaints (25) →

Violation log

31 DBI violations · Closed

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeOct 2, 2024building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.1315 polk street and all common area
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
  • California Tenant Guide
  • San Francisco Housing Code §1001(m), (n)
  • 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
    • not activeOct 2, 2024other 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.
    not activeOct 2, 2024other 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.
    not activeFeb 3, 2023DBI code violation—FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 52-19 and 103A.5 MONTHLY MONITORING FEE Section 110A Table 1A-K
    not activeJan 8, 2019DBI code violation—FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 182-14 and 103A.5 MONTHLY MONITORING FEE Section 110A Table 1A-K
    not activeJan 17, 2018building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.interior and common areas of subject property located at 1315 polk street.
    not activeJan 17, 2018other sectionprovide heat to each occupied habitable 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.). (701(c) hc)heating system observed out of service, with parts on order as reported by manager. repair heating system to supply heat per code requirements.
    not activeJan 17, 2018other 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 re-inspection (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 activeMar 8, 2017DBI code violation—Failure to Comply with the Vacant Commercial Storefront Ordinance 182-14 (1) (SFBC 103A.5.2) Property owner's obligation to register - Property is not registered (2) (SFBC 103A.5.5) Sign Posting - required signage is not posted (3) (SFBC 103A.4.6) Insurance - required insurance documents not provided (4) (SFBC 103A.4.7) Violation a Public Nuisance - Property is deemed a public nuisance This violation is subject to all costs incurred as prescribed in sections 102A.7(d) and 103A of the SFBC.
    not activeDec 1, 2015building 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 1315 polk street.
    not activeDec 1, 2015plumbing and electrical sectionmalfunctioning appliance - repair auxiliary lighting 504g, 1001e & l sfhc, 1011.6.3 sfbcsome of the auxiliary lighting in the halls, the tradesman corridor and rear stair fail testing. recharge/replace the batteries in the auxiliary lighting system or replace the lighting fixtures.
    not activeDec 1, 2015other 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 re-inspection (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 re-inspection.
    not activeNov 23, 2015building 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 1315 polk street.
    not activeNov 23, 2015other sectionprovide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hours between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees f. 701c, 1001d sfhcthe heating system was not working on the date of inspection. random radiators were selected within the regulated time of required heat and they were absolutely cold, without any evidence of being on at all that day. the outside temperature at the time was in the low 50's. repair or replace your heating system to provide heat as specified to the left with in the time allotted below.
    not activeNov 23, 2015other sectionprovide tamper proof temperature sensing device with a 1 1/2 degree f. tolerance, centrally located in the building in a habitable room (not the manager's or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not 701c, 1001d sfhcthe inspector will want to see this unit at the time of re-inspection. please see notes of noticing your tenant below if this unit is occupied.
    not activeNov 23, 2015other sectionset the time clock to provide the required hours and amount of heat specified above 701c, 1001d sfhcthe time clock will be checked at time of re-inspection.
    not activeNov 23, 2015other 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 re-inspection (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 re-inspection.
    not activeMar 3, 2014building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 1315 polk street, unit 417.
    not activeMar 3, 2014building sectionreplace the subfloor 1001(c)(2)hcthe subfloor of unit 417 sags in the bedroom and the kitchen area. repair the subfloor. the flooring sinks substantially and tips furniture simply under the pressure of human occupancy, indicating deterioration or termite infestation or insufficient structural members. repair may be affected from above or below however either way the floor assembly shall be restructured to carry the weight of any occupant.
    not activeMar 3, 2014building sectionrepair or replace the flooring 1306 hcrepair or replace the flooring as necessary to complete this repair.
    not activeMar 3, 2014other 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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection.
    not activeDec 9, 2013other sectionprovide heat to each occupied habitable 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)—
    not activeDec 9, 2013building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations occur at 1315 polk street.
    not activeDec 9, 2013other 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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. 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.
    not activeMar 27, 2013Heating equipment—NO CURRENT PERMIT TO OPERATE THE BOILER SERIAL NO A05M002293. CMC 1022
    not activeMar 27, 2013Heating equipment—No permit to operate the boiler. serial no A05M002293, CMC 1022
    not activeJan 12, 2006Heating equipment—NPTO(1) No current Permit to Operate one domestic hot water supply boiler. A.O. Smith CMC 1024.0
    not activeJan 12, 2006Heating equipment—NPTO(2) No current Permit to Operate one steam boiler and one A.O. Smith Burkay DHW Boiler. CMC 1024.0
    not activeMay 19, 2005Plumbing—TENANT IMPROVEMENT WORK WITHOUT BUILDING PERMTI INCLUDING RECESSED CANS IN CEILING + (N) PLUMBING IN DEMISING WALLS BETWEEN SPACES.
    not activeNov 6, 1996fire sectionrecharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(m)hc)at 5th floor corridor (outside of rm. 519.)
    not activeNov 6, 1996security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)rm. #507. sec. 706 hc.
    not activeOct 2, 2024
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    1315 polk street and all common area
    not activeOct 2, 2024
    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.
    not activeOct 2, 2024
    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.
    not activeFeb 3, 2023
    DBI code violation
    FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 52-19 and 103A.5 MONTHLY MONITORING FEE Section 110A Table 1A-K
    not activeJan 8, 2019
    DBI code violation
    FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 182-14 and 103A.5 MONTHLY MONITORING FEE Section 110A Table 1A-K
    not activeJan 17, 2018
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    interior and common areas of subject property located at 1315 polk street.
    not activeJan 17, 2018
    other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable 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.). (701(c) hc)
    heating system observed out of service, with parts on order as reported by manager. repair heating system to supply heat per code requirements.
    not activeJan 17, 2018
    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 re-inspection (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 activeMar 8, 2017
    DBI code violation
    Failure to Comply with the Vacant Commercial Storefront Ordinance 182-14 (1) (SFBC 103A.5.2) Property owner's obligation to register - Property is not registered (2) (SFBC 103A.5.5) Sign Posting - required signage is not posted (3) (SFBC 103A.4.6) Insurance - required insurance documents not provided (4) (SFBC 103A.4.7) Violation a Public Nuisance - Property is deemed a public nuisance This violation is subject to all costs incurred as prescribed in sections 102A.7(d) and 103A of the SFBC.
    not activeDec 1, 2015
    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 1315 polk street.
    not activeDec 1, 2015
    plumbing and electrical section · malfunctioning appliance - repair auxiliary lighting 504g, 1001e & l sfhc, 1011.6.3 sfbc
    some of the auxiliary lighting in the halls, the tradesman corridor and rear stair fail testing. recharge/replace the batteries in the auxiliary lighting system or replace the lighting fixtures.
    not activeDec 1, 2015
    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 re-inspection (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 re-inspection.
    not activeNov 23, 2015
    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 1315 polk street.
    not activeNov 23, 2015
    other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hours between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees f. 701c, 1001d sfhc
    the heating system was not working on the date of inspection. random radiators were selected within the regulated time of required heat and they were absolutely cold, without any evidence of being on at all that day. the outside temperature at the time was in the low 50's. repair or replace your heating system to provide heat as specified to the left with in the time allotted below.
    not activeNov 23, 2015
    other section · provide tamper proof temperature sensing device with a 1 1/2 degree f. tolerance, centrally located in the building in a habitable room (not the manager's or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not 701c, 1001d sfhc
    the inspector will want to see this unit at the time of re-inspection. please see notes of noticing your tenant below if this unit is occupied.
    not activeNov 23, 2015
    other section · set the time clock to provide the required hours and amount of heat specified above 701c, 1001d sfhc
    the time clock will be checked at time of re-inspection.
    not activeNov 23, 2015
    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 re-inspection (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 re-inspection.
    not activeMar 3, 2014
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 1315 polk street, unit 417.
    not activeMar 3, 2014
    building section · replace the subfloor 1001(c)(2)hc
    the subfloor of unit 417 sags in the bedroom and the kitchen area. repair the subfloor. the flooring sinks substantially and tips furniture simply under the pressure of human occupancy, indicating deterioration or termite infestation or insufficient structural members. repair may be affected from above or below however either way the floor assembly shall be restructured to carry the weight of any occupant.
    not activeMar 3, 2014
    building section · repair or replace the flooring 1306 hc
    repair or replace the flooring as necessary to complete this repair.
    not activeMar 3, 2014
    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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection.
    not activeDec 9, 2013
    other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable 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)
    not activeDec 9, 2013
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations occur at 1315 polk street.
    not activeDec 9, 2013
    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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. 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.
    not activeMar 27, 2013
    Heating equipment
    NO CURRENT PERMIT TO OPERATE THE BOILER SERIAL NO A05M002293. CMC 1022
    not activeMar 27, 2013
    Heating equipment
    No permit to operate the boiler. serial no A05M002293, CMC 1022
    not activeJan 12, 2006
    Heating equipment
    NPTO(1) No current Permit to Operate one domestic hot water supply boiler. A.O. Smith CMC 1024.0
    not activeJan 12, 2006
    Heating equipment
    NPTO(2) No current Permit to Operate one steam boiler and one A.O. Smith Burkay DHW Boiler. CMC 1024.0
    not activeMay 19, 2005
    Plumbing
    TENANT IMPROVEMENT WORK WITHOUT BUILDING PERMTI INCLUDING RECESSED CANS IN CEILING + (N) PLUMBING IN DEMISING WALLS BETWEEN SPACES.
    not activeNov 6, 1996
    fire section · recharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(m)hc)
    at 5th floor corridor (outside of rm. 519.)
    not activeNov 6, 1996
    security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
    rm. #507. sec. 706 hc.