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565 GEARY ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0317018 · Last violation Nov 10, 2025 · Last complaint Feb 23, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
More violations than 81% of nearby buildings
More violations than 81% of buildings and more complaints than 77% 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: 10 violations · 12 complaints
'23'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
1 open DBI violation
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Open fire-safety violations0
Open lead violations0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2020
16
2 per year avg.↑ Up 300% in the last 2 years (12 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
Reported issues
12
Heatⓘ0
Leadⓘ0
Pestsⓘ3
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 2001
119
5 per year avg.↓ Down 60% in the last 2 years (10 vs 25 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
1
Fire safetyⓘ0
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
interior surfaces section35 violations
building section27 violations
other section21 violations
fire section19 violations
plumbing and electrical section10 violations
sanitation section3 violations
smoke detection section2 violations
security requirements section1 violations
Unknownⓘ1 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Elevators Everthing Else6 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect3 complaints
Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories2 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above2 complaints
Mold And Mildew2 complaints
Garbage Receptacles1 complaints
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Violation log

119 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeJun 20, 2002interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
where required at the top fl rear exit stair case
not activeJun 20, 2002fire sectionrepair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc)**reminder**all manufacturers recommend that the fire escape drop ladder be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. lubricate and drop the ladder at least once a year.
not activeJun 20, 2002security requirements sectionrepair or provide 1/2" throw deadlatch or single cylinder 1" throw deadbolt locks (706 hc)where required for the interior corridor fire exit door on the 4th floor. at the time of inspection the existing lock was not operable.
not activeJun 20, 2002fire sectionother fire violationssecure the roof top fire escape ladder's goose neck,bracket/bracing is missing on the east side of the building.
not activeJun 20, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.565 geary blvd annual routine inspection of the common area
not activeJun 20, 2002fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)remove all stored items and planters from fire escape. this area must remain clear and clean at all times.
not activeJun 20, 2002fire sectionno fire escape drop ladder violation at time of inspectionat the time of reinspection, all fire escape drop ladder were lower to the ground.
not activeJun 20, 2002interior 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.—
not activeJun 20, 2002interior surfaces sectionpaint ceiling and wall (1001b,1301 hc)areas where required when all loose peeling paint has been safely removed
not activeJun 20, 2002building sectionprovide ventilation for rooms. (504(d), 1001 (b)(7),(8) hc)provide a valid permit for the light well covering on the roof next to the roof door. note: light wells in the building are for lighting and ventilation for rooms that opens out to the light well.
not activeJun 10, 2002sanitation sectionclean or sanitize (1306 hc)remove mildew caulking around the egdes of the kitchen compartment sink and recaulk. where required rusted area of kitchen sink: repair/refinish rust around the basket drain in the sink.
not activeJun 10, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.565 geary blvd violation are in apt #403
not activeJun 10, 2002building sectionrepair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)provide kitchen window in good working condition, at the time of inspection the window when opened position would drop down approx 10" or more.
not activeJun 10, 2002plumbing and electrical sectionrepair toilet (1001f hc)provide a new toilet tank interior flushing chain, to provide a proper working flushing system. provide a correct manufacturer toilet tank cover for the toilet, at the time of inspection the existing metal cover was to large and obstructing the flushing handle.
not activeJun 10, 2002interior surfaces sectionpaint ceiling/walls (1001b,1301 hc)areas where required
not activeJun 10, 2002sanitation sectionother sanitation violationsrepair/replace dry rotted kitchen sink front(face) cabinet board under the tile counter.
not activeJun 10, 2002interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)where required: remove loose peeling in the bathroom left/rear corner on the ceiling and wall.
not activeJun 10, 2002interior 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.—
not activeMar 21, 2001building sectionlack of sprinkle coverageover garbage storage area.install sprinkle coverage over garbage recepticles in the garage area.1001hc./ord. 399.89
not activeJun 20, 2002
interior surfaces section · remove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)
where required at the top fl rear exit stair case
not activeJun 20, 2002
fire section · repair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc)
**reminder**all manufacturers recommend that the fire escape drop ladder be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. lubricate and drop the ladder at least once a year.
not activeJun 20, 2002
security requirements section · repair or provide 1/2" throw deadlatch or single cylinder 1" throw deadbolt locks (706 hc)
where required for the interior corridor fire exit door on the 4th floor. at the time of inspection the existing lock was not operable.
not activeJun 20, 2002
fire section · other fire violations
secure the roof top fire escape ladder's goose neck,bracket/bracing is missing on the east side of the building.
not activeJun 20, 2002
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
565 geary blvd annual routine inspection of the common area
not activeJun 20, 2002
fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
remove all stored items and planters from fire escape. this area must remain clear and clean at all times.
not activeJun 20, 2002
fire section · no fire escape drop ladder violation at time of inspection
at the time of reinspection, all fire escape drop ladder were lower to the ground.
not activeJun 20, 2002
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 activeJun 20, 2002
interior surfaces section · paint ceiling and wall (1001b,1301 hc)
areas where required when all loose peeling paint has been safely removed
not activeJun 20, 2002
building section · provide ventilation for rooms. (504(d), 1001 (b)(7),(8) hc)
provide a valid permit for the light well covering on the roof next to the roof door. note: light wells in the building are for lighting and ventilation for rooms that opens out to the light well.
not activeJun 10, 2002
sanitation section · clean or sanitize (1306 hc)
remove mildew caulking around the egdes of the kitchen compartment sink and recaulk. where required rusted area of kitchen sink: repair/refinish rust around the basket drain in the sink.
not activeJun 10, 2002
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
565 geary blvd violation are in apt #403
not activeJun 10, 2002
building section · repair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)
provide kitchen window in good working condition, at the time of inspection the window when opened position would drop down approx 10" or more.
not activeJun 10, 2002
plumbing and electrical section · repair toilet (1001f hc)
provide a new toilet tank interior flushing chain, to provide a proper working flushing system. provide a correct manufacturer toilet tank cover for the toilet, at the time of inspection the existing metal cover was to large and obstructing the flushing handle.
not activeJun 10, 2002
interior surfaces section · paint ceiling/walls (1001b,1301 hc)
areas where required
not activeJun 10, 2002
sanitation section · other sanitation violations
repair/replace dry rotted kitchen sink front(face) cabinet board under the tile counter.
not activeJun 10, 2002
interior surfaces section · remove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)
where required: remove loose peeling in the bathroom left/rear corner on the ceiling and wall.
not activeJun 10, 2002
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 activeMar 21, 2001
building section · lack of sprinkle coverageover garbage storage area.
install sprinkle coverage over garbage recepticles in the garage area.1001hc./ord. 399.89
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