not activeMay 28, 2026
other section · provide apt. house or hotel water heated to min. 105 degrees f. (41 degrees c.) and max. of 120 degrees f. (49 degrees c.) at hot water taps. (505(d)(3) hc)
restore hot water to said building/ common area showers; at time of inspection, hot water not present at 3rd. fl. showers. location: common area showers ----------
not activeMay 28, 2026
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeMay 28, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
OpenMay 27, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
OpenMay 27, 2026
plumbing and electrical section · make necessary repairs to tub/ shower (1001 hc)
unclog small shower room drain to proper working condition; at time of inspection, standing water observed. location: 4th fl. shower room ----------
OpenMay 27, 2026
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeMar 23, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeMar 23, 2026
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001(b),(h),(o) hc)
repair source of water damage in an approved manner. location: 3rd fl. common area showers ----------
not activeMar 23, 2026
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection.
not activeMar 23, 2026
plumbing and electrical section · make necessary repairs to tub/ shower (1001 hc)
replace missing shower head in shower stall(s). location: 3rd fl. common area showers ----------
not activeMar 23, 2026
interior surfaces section · eliminate mold/ mildew on walls & ceiling (1001(b)(13), 1301, 1306 hc)
use approved mildewcide to eradicate mold/ mildew infestation; re-paint affected areas w/ mold-resistant paint. location: 3rd fl. common area showers ----------
not activeSep 20, 2024
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeSep 20, 2024
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeSep 20, 2024
plumbing and electrical section · make necessary repairs to tub/shower (1001 hc)
restore shower facility to proper working condition; shower out of order at time of inspection. location: 4th. fl. common area shower (adjacent to unit #400) ----------
not activeJul 19, 2024
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001(b),(h),(o) hc)
bubbling/ pealing paint observed above shower stall due to water intrusion; repair damaged walls in an approved manner. location: 1st. fl. shower room ----------
not activeJul 19, 2024
interior surfaces section · eliminate mold/ mildew on ceiling (1001(b)(13),1301,1306 hc)
mold observed above ceiling; eliminate in an approved manner. location: 1st fl. shower room ----------
not activeJul 19, 2024
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeJul 19, 2024
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection.
not activeJun 18, 2024
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeJun 18, 2024
fire section · move garbage receptacles to area open to the sky (904, 906(4) hc)
remove bins stored in lobby to garbage room or outside area. location: common area lobby ----------
not activeJun 18, 2024
interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceiling (1001(b),(h),(o) hc)
repair damaged ceiling in an approved manner. location: common area lobby ----------
not activeJun 18, 2024
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeDec 11, 2023
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeDec 11, 2023
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (713, 1001(l) hc)
at time of inspection, elevator not operating; restore elevator to proper working condition. ----------
not activeDec 11, 2023
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeNov 22, 2023
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
initiate or increase frequency of professional pest control services to obtain more immediate results in the elimination of cockroach infestation. show proof of services at time of reinspection.
not activeNov 22, 2023
smoke detection section · repair smoke detector (908 911 hc)
repair/replace the smoke detector in unit 109 as needed. at the time of inspection the device was chirping.
not activeNov 22, 2023
other section · inspector comments
due to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) 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 entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the reinspection.
not activeNov 22, 2023
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice of violation describes violations found at unit 109 of the subject property located at 445 ofarrell st.
not activeAug 23, 2023
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeAug 23, 2023
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeAug 23, 2023
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (713, 1001(l) hc)
repair elevator button in call panel; at time of inspection, emergency bell button inside elevator car is missing; restore to working condition. ----------
not activeNov 2, 2022
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st.
not activeNov 2, 2022
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection.
not activeNov 2, 2022
other section · set timeclock to provide the required amount and hours of heat. (701(c) hc)
set correct timeclock in boiler room for required heating hours: 05:00 am - 11:00 am 03:00 pm - 10:00 pm location: boiler room ----------
not activeAug 22, 2022
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeAug 22, 2022
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703, 1001(f) hc)
damaged ceiling was present caused by a leak that left a big hole; repair ceiling in an approved manner. location: common area lobby ----------
not activeAug 22, 2022
interior surfaces section · paint ceiling (1001(b), 1301 hc)
repaint once all repairs have been completed to damaged ceiling. location: common area lobby ----------
not activeAug 22, 2022
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeJul 8, 2022
interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001(b),(j),(o) hc)
repair/ replace damaged flooring in an approved manner. location: 3rd floor common area hallway (in front of shower room; near/ in front of units #315 & #300) ----------
not activeJul 8, 2022
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeJul 8, 2022
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeMay 10, 2022
interior surfaces section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001(b)(13) hc)
repair damaged door jamb/ hinge in common area restroom; evidence of wood splitting at top hinge/ jamb. location: 2nd floor common area restroom (near stairwell). ----------
not activeMay 10, 2022
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeMay 10, 2022
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection.
not activeOct 25, 2021
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls & ceiling (1001(b),(h),(o) hc)
repair damaged walls and ceiling in an approved manner once source of leak is repaired; evidence of peeling & bubbling paint observed throughout hallways; re-paint. location: landing between 2nd & 3rd floor stairwell ceiling (near unit #317); landing betweeen 3rd & 4th floor stairwell; walls & ceiling above electrical box (near unit #416). ----------
not activeOct 25, 2021
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 445 o'farrell st. common areas.
not activeOct 25, 2021
interior surfaces section · locate & repair source of water damage (703,1001(f) hc)
evidence of leak/ water intrusion observed on ceiling and walls by 4th floor landing/ common area hallways; water intrusion observed above electrical box near unit #416; locate, repair source of water damage to prevent further leaks, damage or mold in building. provide to housing inspector w/ written documentation re: clearance report addressing leak. location: 4th floor landing/ common area hallways; unit #416. ----------
not activeOct 25, 2021
interior surfaces section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001(b)(13) hc)
repair damaged door frame/ hinge in common area restroom; evidence of wood splitting at top hinge. location: 4th floor common area restroom (next to stairwell). ----------
not activeOct 25, 2021
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and provide all 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 the re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before housing inspector returns in order for this violation to be abated.***