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516 OFARRELL ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0318007 · Last violation Jun 16, 2026 · Last complaint Jul 17, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
More violations than 94% of nearby buildings
More violations than 94% of buildings and more complaints than 97% 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: 44 violations · 59 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
1 open fire-safety violation
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Open fire-safety violations1
Open lead violations0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
248
15 per year avg.↑ Up 59% in the last 2 years (59 vs 37 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
104
Severeⓘ29
Seriousⓘ53
Minorⓘ22
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
452
15 per year avg.↑ Up 47% in the last 2 years (44 vs 30 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
13
Fire safetyⓘ1
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
other sectionⓘ25 violations
building sectionⓘ21 violations
interior surfaces sectionⓘ12 violations
plumbing and electrical sectionⓘ12 violations
fire sectionⓘ3 violations
Unknownⓘ3 violations
sanitation section1 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
General Maintenance Not In List Above14 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect12 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else11 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking10 complaints
Mold And Mildew7 complaints
Bathroom7 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water5 complaints
Electrical Non Hazard5 complaints
Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories5 complaints
Fire Alarm System5 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat4 complaints
Electrical Hazardous Condition4 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas3 complaints
Doors Windows Broken Defective2 complaints
Ventilation Inadequate Or None2 complaints
Fire Hazard2 complaints
Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage1 complaints
Security Inadequately Secured Perimeter1 complaints
Smoke Detectors Missing Broken Unit Interior1 complaints
Visitor Policy Violations1 complaints
Infestation Bed Bugs1 complaints
Kitchen Community1 complaints
Mail Service Delivery Problem1 complaints
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Violation log

439 DBI violations · Closed

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeApr 25, 2003building sectiondirty ,insanitary carpeting.clean,shampoo or replace carpeting in gr#517.1306hc.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
not activeApr 25, 2003building sectionrodent infestation of the premises.1)intensify peast and rodent control to the premises. 2)plug up all wall/floor openings,rodent prroof gr#517.1001hc.
not activeSep 21, 2001other sectionpigeon feeding.discontinue harboring,feeding pigeons constituting a nusinace,being a potential breeding ground for roaches and vermin.1306hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001building sectionrusty sink1)resurface chiped,worn sink in the 6th floor tub room. 2)remove rust from sink in 4th floor tub room.1301hc. 3)resurface chiped,rusty tub in 3rd floor tub room.1001hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001building sectionmildewed shower room ceiling1)remove mold and mildew from all shower room ceilings.1306hc. 2)replastrer and paint damaged public bathroom walls and ceiling surfaces on all floors.1301hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001building sectiondamaged ,corroded ceiling light in the shower rooms,exposed lights in the tub rooms.1)replace all corroded ceiling lights in the shower rooms.1001hc./504hc. 2)provide a cover over exposed ceiling lights in the tub rooms.1001hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001building sectionbroken toilet tank cover on 5th floor .replace cracked 5th floor tank cover in public bathroom across #526.1001hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001building sectionlack of a shower handle to 3rd floor bathroominstall handle to 3rd floor shower room.1001hc.
not activeMar 16, 2001building sectionlack of fire hose handle on 5th floor.replace missing 5th floor fire hose handle.1001hc./908hc.
not activeMar 16, 2001building sectionaccumulation of lint behind washing machine.remove lint from behind washing machine,clean trap.1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectiondirty and worn floors.clean, sanitize, and repaint floors in each and every public tub, shower, and toilet room in building. 1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionwalls and ceiling surfaces are in need to be painted.replaster and paint walls and ceiling surfaces in gr #416.1301hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionroach and vermin infestation in #416.provide drastic pest control measures until roach and vermin infestation is under control.1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionheavily mildewed public tub and shower room walls and ceiling surfaces.remove layers of mildew from walls and ceiling surfaces of each and every public tub and shower room in building. 1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionstoped up sinkunstop hand wash basin in #416.1001hc
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionwalls and ceiling surfaces are in need of repair and paint.1)replaster and paint public bathroom walls and ceiling surfaces. 2)replace all water damaged sheetrock with \5/8 of an inch sheetrock type x.1001hc./1301hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionbroken and worn toilet seatsreplace all toilet seats in each and every bathroom. 1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionleaking faucets in sinks and tubsrepair and/or replace handles as required to prevent leaking faucets in each and every bathroom.1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionrusty sinks and tubsremove rust and resurface chipped enamel in all sinks and tubs at each and every bathroom. 1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectiondirty and missing louvered window panelstub rooms 603, 503, 403, 303, 203: 1. provide and install missing louvers in windows.1001hc 2. clean and sanitzie all louvered windows.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionseriously water damaged ceiling in tub room across from gr #503.tub room across from #503: 1. locate source of water leak in ceiling. repair as required. 1001hc. 2. replace water damaged ceiling with 5/8": type x waterproof gyp bd. 3. repair and replaster wall behind showerhead.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionsoiled, insanitary carpeting in gr #416.replace soiled insanitary carpeting in gr#416.1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionsoiled,ripped,insanitary mattress.replace warn,soiled mattress in #416.1308hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionheavily stained,insanitary curtains.replace soiled,insanitary curtains in #416.1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000building sectionwater damaged floor surfaces under hand wash basin.repair/replace water damaged floor surfaces under the hand wash basin in #416.1001hc.
not activeApr 21, 2000other sectioncomply with the record maintenance, availability and posting requirements of chapter 41 of the san francisco administrative code (hco).note that rent receipts must clearly designate the following information for every guest room rental payment. 1. the date the rent receipt is issued. 2. the guest room number, and rental amount paid for. 3. the duration of time paid for. 4. the name of the occupant or person/agency who made the rental payment. 5.the name of the person who issued the rent receipt.
not activeApr 21, 2000other sectioncomply with the record maintenance, availability and posting requirements of chapter 41 of the san francisco administrative code (hco).the following violations of the hco were found as a result of an on-site inspection by inspector sarkany on april 26, 2000 and an examination, and subsequent review by inspector bosque, of the hco records submitted to the offices of the department of building inspection (dbi) on june 1, 2000 for the residential hotel known as the shawmut hotel located at 516 o'farrell street. the following violations are to be corrected immediately: 1. the weekly reports were not posted, or available at the time of the on-site inspection of april 26, 2000 and only one weekly report was available for review during the examination on june 1, 2000. the hotel owner/operator has failed to post and maintain weekly reports for a period of not less than 2 years. these actions & practices violate sections 41.9(b) and 41.11(c) of the hco. 2. all the required daily logs were not available at the time of the on-site inspection on april 26, 2000. the examination on june 1, 2000 revealed that daily logs had not been properly maintained to contain the requisite information on a daily basis for a period of not less than 2 years: (a) whether all guest rooms were being used for residential use, tourist use or vacant, and (b) the name of the registered occupants. these actions and practices violate sections 41.9(a), 41.9(b) and 41.11(c) of the hco. 3. the rent receipts were not properly maintained for all transactions (for a period of not less than 2 years) in violation of sections 41.9(a), 41.9(b) and 41.11(c) of the hco. the sample rent receipt submitted for review on june 1 ,2000 did not contain the requisite information. the hotel owner/operator is instructed to submit hco records (daily logs, weekly reports & rental receipts) for the period of june 1, 2000 through august 8, 2000 to inspector bosque at the dbi offices (1660 mission street, 6th floor) on august 9, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. please contact inspector bosque at (415) 558-6202 if you have questions regarding this notice.
not activeFeb 28, 2000building sectioninsanitary premises.remove piles of accumulations of flamables,bags,debries,paper,personal belongings from #319, constituting a fire,health hazard.1306hc. clean and sanitize premises throughout.1306hc.
not activeDec 8, 1999sanitation sectionremove rubbish or trash at garbage area (1304,1306,1001b hc)discontinue use of the room adjacent to the sixth floor garbage room as a secondary garbage room. this smaller room is neither fire rated nor vented and is therefore unsuitable as a garbage storage area.
not activeDec 8, 1999building sectionreplace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)replace the broken glass pane of the 3rd floor fire escape access window.
not activeFeb 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)& repair any damage to 606,602 & 525
not activeFeb 11, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink (1001f hc)308
not activeFeb 11, 1999sanitation sectioneliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)404 (vent)
not activeFeb 11, 1999other sectionmiscellaneous violationsreattach shower rod
not activeFeb 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionrepair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)526, 404 (bathrm.)
not activeFeb 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionpaint walls (1001b,1301 hc)—
not activeFeb 11, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionrepair toilet (1001f hc)625 & 404
not activeDec 31, 1996other sectionmiscellaneous violationsmake necessary repairs to elevator and reurn to service
not activeNov 15, 1996other sectioninspector commentsno apparent violations at time of inspection
not activeApr 25, 2003
building section · dirty ,insanitary carpeting.
clean,shampoo or replace carpeting in gr#517.1306hc.
not activeApr 25, 2003
building section · rodent infestation of the premises.
1)intensify peast and rodent control to the premises. 2)plug up all wall/floor openings,rodent prroof gr#517.1001hc.
not activeSep 21, 2001
other section · pigeon feeding.
discontinue harboring,feeding pigeons constituting a nusinace,being a potential breeding ground for roaches and vermin.1306hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001
building section · rusty sink
1)resurface chiped,worn sink in the 6th floor tub room. 2)remove rust from sink in 4th floor tub room.1301hc. 3)resurface chiped,rusty tub in 3rd floor tub room.1001hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001
building section · mildewed shower room ceiling
1)remove mold and mildew from all shower room ceilings.1306hc. 2)replastrer and paint damaged public bathroom walls and ceiling surfaces on all floors.1301hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001
building section · damaged ,corroded ceiling light in the shower rooms,exposed lights in the tub rooms.
1)replace all corroded ceiling lights in the shower rooms.1001hc./504hc. 2)provide a cover over exposed ceiling lights in the tub rooms.1001hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001
building section · broken toilet tank cover on 5th floor .
replace cracked 5th floor tank cover in public bathroom across #526.1001hc.
not activeApr 24, 2001
building section · lack of a shower handle to 3rd floor bathroom
install handle to 3rd floor shower room.1001hc.
not activeMar 16, 2001
building section · lack of fire hose handle on 5th floor.
replace missing 5th floor fire hose handle.1001hc./908hc.
not activeMar 16, 2001
building section · accumulation of lint behind washing machine.
remove lint from behind washing machine,clean trap.1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · dirty and worn floors.
clean, sanitize, and repaint floors in each and every public tub, shower, and toilet room in building. 1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · walls and ceiling surfaces are in need to be painted.
replaster and paint walls and ceiling surfaces in gr #416.1301hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · roach and vermin infestation in #416.
provide drastic pest control measures until roach and vermin infestation is under control.1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · heavily mildewed public tub and shower room walls and ceiling surfaces.
remove layers of mildew from walls and ceiling surfaces of each and every public tub and shower room in building. 1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · stoped up sink
unstop hand wash basin in #416.1001hc
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · walls and ceiling surfaces are in need of repair and paint.
1)replaster and paint public bathroom walls and ceiling surfaces. 2)replace all water damaged sheetrock with \5/8 of an inch sheetrock type x.1001hc./1301hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · broken and worn toilet seats
replace all toilet seats in each and every bathroom. 1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · leaking faucets in sinks and tubs
repair and/or replace handles as required to prevent leaking faucets in each and every bathroom.1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · rusty sinks and tubs
remove rust and resurface chipped enamel in all sinks and tubs at each and every bathroom. 1001hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · dirty and missing louvered window panels
tub rooms 603, 503, 403, 303, 203: 1. provide and install missing louvers in windows.1001hc 2. clean and sanitzie all louvered windows.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · seriously water damaged ceiling in tub room across from gr #503.
tub room across from #503: 1. locate source of water leak in ceiling. repair as required. 1001hc. 2. replace water damaged ceiling with 5/8": type x waterproof gyp bd. 3. repair and replaster wall behind showerhead.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · soiled, insanitary carpeting in gr #416.
replace soiled insanitary carpeting in gr#416.1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · soiled,ripped,insanitary mattress.
replace warn,soiled mattress in #416.1308hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · heavily stained,insanitary curtains.
replace soiled,insanitary curtains in #416.1306hc.
not activeJul 18, 2000
building section · water damaged floor surfaces under hand wash basin.
repair/replace water damaged floor surfaces under the hand wash basin in #416.1001hc.
not activeApr 21, 2000
other section · comply with the record maintenance, availability and posting requirements of chapter 41 of the san francisco administrative code (hco).
note that rent receipts must clearly designate the following information for every guest room rental payment. 1. the date the rent receipt is issued. 2. the guest room number, and rental amount paid for. 3. the duration of time paid for. 4. the name of the occupant or person/agency who made the rental payment. 5.the name of the person who issued the rent receipt.
not activeApr 21, 2000
other section · comply with the record maintenance, availability and posting requirements of chapter 41 of the san francisco administrative code (hco).
the following violations of the hco were found as a result of an on-site inspection by inspector sarkany on april 26, 2000 and an examination, and subsequent review by inspector bosque, of the hco records submitted to the offices of the department of building inspection (dbi) on june 1, 2000 for the residential hotel known as the shawmut hotel located at 516 o'farrell street. the following violations are to be corrected immediately: 1. the weekly reports were not posted, or available at the time of the on-site inspection of april 26, 2000 and only one weekly report was available for review during the examination on june 1, 2000. the hotel owner/operator has failed to post and maintain weekly reports for a period of not less than 2 years. these actions & practices violate sections 41.9(b) and 41.11(c) of the hco. 2. all the required daily logs were not available at the time of the on-site inspection on april 26, 2000. the examination on june 1, 2000 revealed that daily logs had not been properly maintained to contain the requisite information on a daily basis for a period of not less than 2 years: (a) whether all guest rooms were being used for residential use, tourist use or vacant, and (b) the name of the registered occupants. these actions and practices violate sections 41.9(a), 41.9(b) and 41.11(c) of the hco. 3. the rent receipts were not properly maintained for all transactions (for a period of not less than 2 years) in violation of sections 41.9(a), 41.9(b) and 41.11(c) of the hco. the sample rent receipt submitted for review on june 1 ,2000 did not contain the requisite information. the hotel owner/operator is instructed to submit hco records (daily logs, weekly reports & rental receipts) for the period of june 1, 2000 through august 8, 2000 to inspector bosque at the dbi offices (1660 mission street, 6th floor) on august 9, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. please contact inspector bosque at (415) 558-6202 if you have questions regarding this notice.
not activeFeb 28, 2000
building section · insanitary premises.
remove piles of accumulations of flamables,bags,debries,paper,personal belongings from #319, constituting a fire,health hazard.1306hc. clean and sanitize premises throughout.1306hc.
not activeDec 8, 1999
sanitation section · remove rubbish or trash at garbage area (1304,1306,1001b hc)
discontinue use of the room adjacent to the sixth floor garbage room as a secondary garbage room. this smaller room is neither fire rated nor vented and is therefore unsuitable as a garbage storage area.
not activeDec 8, 1999
building section · replace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)
replace the broken glass pane of the 3rd floor fire escape access window.
not activeFeb 11, 1999
interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
& repair any damage to 606,602 & 525
not activeFeb 11, 1999
plumbing and electrical section · repair sink (1001f hc)
308
not activeFeb 11, 1999
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
404 (vent)
not activeFeb 11, 1999
other section · miscellaneous violations
reattach shower rod
not activeFeb 11, 1999
interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
526, 404 (bathrm.)
not activeFeb 11, 1999
interior surfaces section · paint walls (1001b,1301 hc)
not activeFeb 11, 1999
plumbing and electrical section · repair toilet (1001f hc)
625 & 404
not activeDec 31, 1996
other section · miscellaneous violations
make necessary repairs to elevator and reurn to service
not activeNov 15, 1996
other section · inspector comments
no apparent violations at time of inspection
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