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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
building section11 violations
other section8 violations
interior surfaces section7 violations
plumbing and electrical section4 violations
fire section3 violations
Unknownⓘ1 violations
sanitation section1 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Elevators Everthing Else5 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

118 DBI violations · Closed

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeJun 20, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.565 geary blvd annual routine inspection of the common area
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
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, 2002building sectionreplace broken glass pane (1001(h),708 hc)for the fire extinguisher box on the 3rd fl corridor
not activeJun 20, 2002fire sectionrepair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc)note: on reinspection day, property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to demonstrate the workability of the fire escape ladders. the fire escapes are to be checked on all buildings during the course of a routine inspection. non-working fire escape ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately.
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, 2002other sectioninspector commentsi have scheduled a reinspection of your building. reinspection of premise to include all areas referenced above.owner will be required to provide access to public storage area that were not accessible at the time of initial inspection please call if you have any questions, want to reschedule or confirm the time or day of reinspection. your cooperation is appreciated.
not activeJun 20, 2002smoke detection sectionprovide smoke detector at stairs (911 hc)at the top of the rear stair to the roof. (battery type) may be installed.
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, 2002interior surfaces sectionpaint ceiling/walls (1001b,1301 hc)areas where required
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 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, 2002sanitation sectionother sanitation violationsrepair/replace dry rotted kitchen sink front(face) cabinet board under the tile counter.
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, 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, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.565 geary blvd violation are in apt #403
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
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
building section · replace broken glass pane (1001(h),708 hc)
for the fire extinguisher box on the 3rd fl corridor
not activeJun 20, 2002
fire section · repair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc)
note: on reinspection day, property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to demonstrate the workability of the fire escape ladders. the fire escapes are to be checked on all buildings during the course of a routine inspection. non-working fire escape ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately.
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
other section · inspector comments
i have scheduled a reinspection of your building. reinspection of premise to include all areas referenced above.owner will be required to provide access to public storage area that were not accessible at the time of initial inspection please call if you have any questions, want to reschedule or confirm the time or day of reinspection. your cooperation is appreciated.
not activeJun 20, 2002
smoke detection section · provide smoke detector at stairs (911 hc)
at the top of the rear stair to the roof. (battery type) may be installed.
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
interior surfaces section · paint ceiling/walls (1001b,1301 hc)
areas where required
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 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
sanitation section · other sanitation violations
repair/replace dry rotted kitchen sink front(face) cabinet board under the tile counter.
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
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
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
565 geary blvd violation are in apt #403
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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