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553 VALENCIA ST

Mission · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 3569041 · Last violation Mar 11, 2026 · Last complaint May 1, 2026

NeighborhoodMission
More violations than 96% of nearby buildings
More violations than 96% of buildings and more complaints than 96% of buildings in Mission. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 38 violations · 22 complaints
'22'26ViolationsComplaints
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

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 2013
37
3 per year avg.↑ Up 214% in the last 2 years (22 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
34
Severeⓘ14
Seriousⓘ11
Minorⓘ9
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
115
4 per year avg.↑ Up 443% in the last 2 years (38 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
0
No open DBI violations on record.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Fire safetyⓘ13 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ5 violations
Plumbingⓘ4 violations
Electricalⓘ3 violations
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ3 violations
Ventilation & lightⓘ2 violations
Moldⓘ2 violations
Smoke detectorsⓘ2 violations
Pestsⓘ1 violations
Heat / hot waterⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated24 violations
See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Infestation Rodent Insect8 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas7 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above4 complaints
Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage4 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water3 complaints
Bathroom2 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat2 complaints
Fire Hazard2 complaints
Garbage Receptacles1 complaints
Infestation Bed Bugs1 complaints
Hide violations (115) ↑See complaints (37) →

Violation log

115 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeJan 23, 2006interior surfaces sectiondisturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (sec.3604, sfbc) informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.
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
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    not activeSep 8, 2005DBI code violation—Interior remodel of restaurant without benefit of building permit, new counter wall and top.
    not activeJan 23, 2004interior surfaces sectiondisturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (sec.3604, sfbc) informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.remove damaged paint rear exterior of hotel. sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJan 23, 2004other sectioninspectors commentsi have scheduled a reinspection of your building on 05/10/2004 at 11:30 am. reinspection of premise to include all areas referenced above. please call housing inspector ron dicks at (415)558-6437 if you have any questions, need a time extension, want to reschedule or confirm the time or day of reinspection. your cooperation is appreciated.
    not activeJan 6, 2003building sectionfailure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02submit a building permit application & plans to the department of building inspection within 15 days of this notice to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance 170-02,s.f.h.c. sec 904
    not activeJan 3, 2002interior surfaces sectionpaint ceiling showerroom top floor sec 1001h.c.paint ceiling shower room top floor sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJan 3, 2002interior surfaces sectionremove storage from fire escape door sec 1001h.c.rewmove storage from fire escape door sec1001h.c.
    not activeMar 1, 1999fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)remove storage at exit passageway to the street.
    not activeMar 1, 1999fire sectionother fire violationschange signage for rear stair exit into the exit passageway on the first floor of the hotel. the current sign allowing only authorized employees should be changed to "fire exit only".
    not activeMar 1, 1999smoke detection sectionreplace smoke detector (908, 911 hc)rm.#51,78.
    not activeMar 1, 1999fire sectionrepair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)rm. #52. plus adjust all self closers at public toilet and bathing rooms.
    not activeMar 1, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsrepair or replace standard cooktop on "pullman" unit in rm. 65. remove hotplates.
    not activeJul 13, 1998security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)rms. 19,28,58.
    not activeMay 27, 1997other sectioninspector commentsno violations.
    not activeNov 7, 1996other sectioninspector commentsno housing code violations at time of inspection.
    not activeJan 23, 2006
    interior surfaces section · disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (sec.3604, sfbc) informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.
    not activeSep 8, 2005
    DBI code violation
    Interior remodel of restaurant without benefit of building permit, new counter wall and top.
    not activeJan 23, 2004
    interior surfaces section · disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (sec.3604, sfbc) informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.
    remove damaged paint rear exterior of hotel. sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJan 23, 2004
    other section · inspectors comments
    i have scheduled a reinspection of your building on 05/10/2004 at 11:30 am. reinspection of premise to include all areas referenced above. please call housing inspector ron dicks at (415)558-6437 if you have any questions, need a time extension, want to reschedule or confirm the time or day of reinspection. your cooperation is appreciated.
    not activeJan 6, 2003
    building section · failure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02
    submit a building permit application & plans to the department of building inspection within 15 days of this notice to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance 170-02,s.f.h.c. sec 904
    not activeJan 3, 2002
    interior surfaces section · paint ceiling showerroom top floor sec 1001h.c.
    paint ceiling shower room top floor sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJan 3, 2002
    interior surfaces section · remove storage from fire escape door sec 1001h.c.
    rewmove storage from fire escape door sec1001h.c.
    not activeMar 1, 1999
    fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
    remove storage at exit passageway to the street.
    not activeMar 1, 1999
    fire section · other fire violations
    change signage for rear stair exit into the exit passageway on the first floor of the hotel. the current sign allowing only authorized employees should be changed to "fire exit only".
    not activeMar 1, 1999
    smoke detection section · replace smoke detector (908, 911 hc)
    rm.#51,78.
    not activeMar 1, 1999
    fire section · repair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
    rm. #52. plus adjust all self closers at public toilet and bathing rooms.
    not activeMar 1, 1999
    plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
    repair or replace standard cooktop on "pullman" unit in rm. 65. remove hotplates.
    not activeJul 13, 1998
    security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
    rms. 19,28,58.
    not activeMay 27, 1997
    other section · inspector comments
    no violations.
    not activeNov 7, 1996
    other section · inspector comments
    no housing code violations at time of inspection.
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