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153 COLUMBUS AVE

Chinatown · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0177001 · Last violation Jun 11, 2026 · Last complaint Jul 13, 2026

NeighborhoodChinatown
More violations than 83% of nearby buildings
More violations than 83% of buildings and more complaints than 93% of buildings in Chinatown. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 17 violations · 15 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
13 open DBI violations
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Open fire-safety violations0
Open lead violations0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2013
31
2 per year avg.↑ Up 200% in the last 2 years (15 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
Reported issues
15
Heatⓘ2
Leadⓘ0
Pestsⓘ21
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
78
3 per year avg.↑ Up 1600% in the last 2 years (17 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
13
Fire safetyⓘ0
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
building sectionⓘ13 violations
Unknown5 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Infestation Bed Bugs9 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect6 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above3 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else1 complaints
Bathroom1 complaints
Ventilation Inadequate Or None1 complaints
Visitor Policy Violations1 complaints
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Violation log

13 DBI violations · Open

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
OpenJun 11, 2026building sectioneliminate mold/mildew (1301,1001b(13),1306 sfhc)in all shower rooms, present of mold/mildew. locate, eliminate and remove mold/mildew. provide receipts of materials used to eliminate mold/mildew at time of inspection to housing inspector.
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OpenJun 11, 2026building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.935 kearny street and all common areas.
OpenJun 11, 2026building sectionbid, eid & pid permits (301 sfhc)repairs cited in this notice may require a building, plumbing and /or electrical permit. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). this case cannot be abated until the housing inspector makes a final inspection to verify that all violations have been corrected and all required permits have been obtained and finalized. on reinspection day, present to the housing inspector the job card, plans and permits indicating that all work under building, plumbing and electrical permits is complete. prior to reinspection by housing inspector, call building, plumbing and electrical inspectors for required inspections.
OpenJun 11, 2026building sectionrepair or replace walls and ceilings (1001 sfhc)in all shower rooms, walls and ceilings are damaged. repair or replace. if replaced, permits required.
OpenJun 11, 2026building sectioninspector 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 the inspector access to interior common areas, storage rooms, boiler room, garages, exit paths, basement and rear of building and to all areas cited within this notice. it is the responsibility of the property owner to provide 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 reinspection(s).
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectionself certified smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms affidavit (420 sfbc)provide self-certification of the numbers of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in the building. a blank affidavit form, to be completed and returned, is attached to this notice of violation. until affidavit is received, case cannot be abated. see attached.
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.935 kearny street and all common areas.
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectioninspector 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 the inspector access to interior common areas, storage rooms, boiler room, garages, exit paths, basement and rear of building and to all areas cited within this notice. it is the responsibility of the property owner to provide 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 reinspection(s).
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectionfire extinguishers (905, 907 sfhc)over one year since last recharge. recharge and date tag all fire extinguishers. fire extinguishers are required in common area on all occupied levels.
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectionbid, eid & pid permits (301 sfhc)repairs cited in this notice may require a building, plumbing and /or electrical permit. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). this case cannot be abated until the housing inspector makes a final inspection to verify that all violations have been corrected and all required permits have been obtained and finalized. on reinspection day, present to the housing inspector the job card, plans and permits indicating that all work under building, plumbing and electrical permits is complete. prior to reinspection by housing inspector, call building, plumbing and electrical inspectors for required inspections.
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectionmaintain fire escape drop ladder (801, 1001-b,m sfhc)on reinspection day, owner or owner's representative must demonstrate the workability of all fire escape drop ladders or provide a certificate from a fire escape maintenance company indicating that the drop ladders are in good working condition.
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectionprovide utility shutoff tool and post devices diagram (712 sfhc)provide shutoff tool that can be used to shutoff the gas. provide diagram and instructions printed on paper at least eight and one-half inches wide by 11 inches long.
OpenApr 2, 2026building sectionprovide section 604 affidavit (604 sfhc)provide affidavit of structural maintenance for all exterior appendages. have a licensed general contractor, structural pest control licensee, or licensed professional architect or engineer inspect all exterior decks, balconies, landings, exit corridors, stairway systems, guardrails, handrails, fire escapes and all parts thereof and verify that each inspected area is in a safe and good working condition. a blank affidavit form, to be completed and returned, is attached to this notice of violation. until affidavit is received, case cannot be abated. see attached.
OpenJun 11, 2026
building section · eliminate mold/mildew (1301,1001b(13),1306 sfhc)
in all shower rooms, present of mold/mildew. locate, eliminate and remove mold/mildew. provide receipts of materials used to eliminate mold/mildew at time of inspection to housing inspector.
OpenJun 11, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
935 kearny street and all common areas.
OpenJun 11, 2026
building section · bid, eid & pid permits (301 sfhc)
repairs cited in this notice may require a building, plumbing and /or electrical permit. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). this case cannot be abated until the housing inspector makes a final inspection to verify that all violations have been corrected and all required permits have been obtained and finalized. on reinspection day, present to the housing inspector the job card, plans and permits indicating that all work under building, plumbing and electrical permits is complete. prior to reinspection by housing inspector, call building, plumbing and electrical inspectors for required inspections.
OpenJun 11, 2026
building section · repair or replace walls and ceilings (1001 sfhc)
in all shower rooms, walls and ceilings are damaged. repair or replace. if replaced, permits required.
OpenJun 11, 2026
building 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 the inspector access to interior common areas, storage rooms, boiler room, garages, exit paths, basement and rear of building and to all areas cited within this notice. it is the responsibility of the property owner to provide 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 reinspection(s).
OpenApr 2, 2026
building section · self certified smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms affidavit (420 sfbc)
provide self-certification of the numbers of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in the building. a blank affidavit form, to be completed and returned, is attached to this notice of violation. until affidavit is received, case cannot be abated. see attached.
OpenApr 2, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
935 kearny street and all common areas.
OpenApr 2, 2026
building 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 the inspector access to interior common areas, storage rooms, boiler room, garages, exit paths, basement and rear of building and to all areas cited within this notice. it is the responsibility of the property owner to provide 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 reinspection(s).
OpenApr 2, 2026
building section · fire extinguishers (905, 907 sfhc)
over one year since last recharge. recharge and date tag all fire extinguishers. fire extinguishers are required in common area on all occupied levels.
OpenApr 2, 2026
building section · bid, eid & pid permits (301 sfhc)
repairs cited in this notice may require a building, plumbing and /or electrical permit. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). this case cannot be abated until the housing inspector makes a final inspection to verify that all violations have been corrected and all required permits have been obtained and finalized. on reinspection day, present to the housing inspector the job card, plans and permits indicating that all work under building, plumbing and electrical permits is complete. prior to reinspection by housing inspector, call building, plumbing and electrical inspectors for required inspections.
OpenApr 2, 2026
building section · maintain fire escape drop ladder (801, 1001-b,m sfhc)
on reinspection day, owner or owner's representative must demonstrate the workability of all fire escape drop ladders or provide a certificate from a fire escape maintenance company indicating that the drop ladders are in good working condition.
OpenApr 2, 2026
building section · provide utility shutoff tool and post devices diagram (712 sfhc)
provide shutoff tool that can be used to shutoff the gas. provide diagram and instructions printed on paper at least eight and one-half inches wide by 11 inches long.
OpenApr 2, 2026
building section · provide section 604 affidavit (604 sfhc)
provide affidavit of structural maintenance for all exterior appendages. have a licensed general contractor, structural pest control licensee, or licensed professional architect or engineer inspect all exterior decks, balconies, landings, exit corridors, stairway systems, guardrails, handrails, fire escapes and all parts thereof and verify that each inspected area is in a safe and good working condition. a blank affidavit form, to be completed and returned, is attached to this notice of violation. until affidavit is received, case cannot be abated. see attached.