not activeApr 11, 2016
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworh street.
not activeApr 11, 2016
other section · inspector comments
important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. 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 provide 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 activeApr 11, 2016
fire section · provide building permits 106a.1 sfbc, 301 sfhc
you are required to obtain a building permit to correct this violation. when applying for a building permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. attach 2 sets of architectural drawings for the reconstruction of this area. the building inspector must perform periodic and final inspections and sign the job card before the housing division can abate this violation. present the signed job card indicating that work is complete to the housing inspector on the date of re-inspection.
not activeApr 11, 2016
fire section · provide unobstructed exit access from all areas of the basement 801.3, 810 sfhc, 1001.4, 1003.1 sfbc
create an evacuation plan for the separate areas of the basement to include: a) the hotel maid service in the north side of the basement b) the boiler room in the central portion of the west side c) the sanitary products storage area d) the elevator e) the work bench area and maintenance man's desk area
not activeApr 11, 2016
fire section · provide an exit from the basement 801.3, 809 sfhc, 1001.2 sfbc
the tenant improvements to the restaurant and the construction that removed the bulkhead doors from the sub-sidewalk basement area to the sidewalk have eliminated the only exits from the hotel maintenance area. the hotel maintenance crew is no longer provided with a legal exit. provide an exit. *** you are required to secure building permits for this item.
not activeApr 8, 2016
other section · inspector comments
important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. 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 provide 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 activeApr 8, 2016
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street.
not activeApr 8, 2016
building section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hours between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the installed heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees f. 701c, 1001d sfhc
the heat system recently put in by reichel engineering has been modified in the tenant improvement currently going on at the ground floor. reichel has identified the problem as a pipe that was relocated for the commercial tenant improvement with a downward pitch causing many of the radiators to flood and pipes to bang. anonymous tenants have complained that individual units were not reaching the regulated 68 degrees. repair the heating system to provide heat as specified by this notice and to eliminate banging of pipes and flooding of radiators.
not activeMar 8, 2016
building section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hours between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the installed heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees f. 701c, 1001d sfhc
at the time of inspection the steam lines for the heating system were completely cold. within the hours of regulation there should have been evidence of these pipes being hot. the outside temperature at the time was in the low 50's. the time clock for the heating system was set for 5am to 10am and 5pm to 10pm. anonymous tenants complained that individual units were not reaching the regulated 68 degrees. the manager opened a vacant unit to confirm there was no distribution of heat. tenants are also complaining that the steam lines are banging during hours of service. this is a sign that the individual room valves need service. provide the services of a licensed mechanical contractor to maintain and repair the heating system at this location. have invoices or contracts available for review at re-inspection date.
not activeMar 8, 2016
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street, in the entire building.
not activeMar 8, 2016
building section · set the timeclock to provide the required hours of heat 701c, 1001d sfhc
the time clock will also be checked at the time of re-inspection.
not activeMar 8, 2016
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 provide access to all areas cited within this notice. 303 sfhc 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 activeDec 3, 2015
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street, unit 411.
not activeDec 3, 2015
building section · provide identification, signage, and security standards 706.11 sfhc
each guest room is to be assigned a number for identification which shall be displayed on the entry door in contrasting color to the background so that they are easily visible to emergency service workers. all numbers shall be made of substantial and permanent materials and installed in a permanent manner.
not activeDec 3, 2015
building section · replace guest room entry doors 706 & 807 sfhc
while responding to the heat complaint at this address it was discovered that the entry door to unit 411 is hollowcore. entry doors to guest rooms shall be a minimum one-and-three-eighths inch wood core or approved equal. doors and jambs shall be tight fitting, in good condition, self-closing and self-latching. all new doors will be installed with a primary locking device with a minimum one inch single cylinder dead bolt and shall be operable from the interior without a key and no special knowledge or effort shall be required. replace the hollow core guest room entry door on unit 411.
not activeDec 3, 2015
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 provide 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 activeDec 3, 2015
building section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors 706.3 vi sfhc
all doors shall be provided with a minimum 135 degree viewer which does not have sighting capability when viewed from the outside. mounting height shall not exceed 58".
not activeDec 1, 2015
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street.
not activeDec 1, 2015
building section · set the timeclock to provide the required hours and amount of heat 701c, 1001d sfhc
the time clock will also be checked at the time of re-inspection.
not activeDec 1, 2015
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 provide 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 activeDec 1, 2015
building section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hours between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the installed heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees f. 701c, 1001d sfhc
the heating system was not working in some units on the date of inspection. random radiators were selected within the regulated time of required heat and they were absolutely cold, without any evidence of being on at all that day. the outside temperature at the time was in the low 50's. specifically, the units checked and not working were 114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 311, 210. repair or replace your heating system to provide heat as specified to the left within the time allotted below in all guest rooms.
not activeSep 28, 2015
other section · move the non-tamperable temperature-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f (.8 degrees c) tolerance, to a location that is centrally located within the building in a habitable room to which heat is provided, occupied or not(but not the manager or owner's room). 701c sfhc
the temperature sensing device should be located in a resident room, not the lobby. tenants are complaining that the hotel is too hot lately and the heat is coming on anyway. with the current warm stretch of weather the area has enjoyed, this indicates that the sensing device is not working accurately. schedule a maintenance/service appointment with your mechanical contractor to identify and correct the problem.
not activeSep 28, 2015
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street, heating system.
not activeSep 28, 2015
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 provide 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 activeSep 25, 2015
building section · repair damaged walls and ceiling 1001 b13, d, l sfhc
the walls and ceiling have been open in the lobby area and office areas since the flood that caused the water damamge occurred. emergency repairs are complete but no permits exist in the dbi system to complete this work. the repairs are stalled at the rough framing stage. secure building permits and complete these repairs with drywall and plastering, prep, prime and paint.
not activeSep 25, 2015
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 provide 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 activeSep 25, 2015
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street, in the lobby and office area.
not activeJun 29, 2015
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street, in the common areas.
not activeJun 29, 2015
building section · provide elevator service, nuisance 401.2, 713, 1001d, 1002b sfhc
at the time of inspection the elevator was in service. however, it is not responding to the call button on the second floor. repair/restore/replace the elevator as necessary within the specified time frame listed below.
not activeJun 29, 2015
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 provide 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 activeMay 1, 2015
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 provide 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 activeMay 1, 2015
interior surfaces section · provide building permits 106a.1 sfbc, 301 sfhc
you are required to obtain a building permit to correct this violation. when applying for a building permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. present the signed job card indicating that work is complete to the housing inspector on the date of re-inspection.
not activeMay 1, 2015
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street in the maintenance area of the hotel basement.
not activeMay 1, 2015
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage 703, 1001d, f sfhc
in the maintenance and repair area of the basement of the hotel, there is a leak damaging a steel beam under the front wall of the building. find and fix the source of the water damage. strip the rust and debris from the steel beam and repair, prep, prime and paint to preserve the beam.
not activeDec 22, 2014
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street.
not activeDec 22, 2014
building section · provide elevator service, nuisance 401(2), 713, 1001(d), 1002(b) sfhc
at the time of inspection the elevator was not in service. repair/restore/replace the elevator as necessary within the specified time frame listed below.
not activeDec 22, 2014
building section · inspector's 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 provide 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 28, 2014
building section · interior work clean up standards 3425.4.4.2 sfbc
at the completion of work, remove all visible work debris from the regulated area. such efforts shall include but not be limited to hepa vacuum cleaning and wet clean with detergent any exposed interior horizontal surfaces in the regulated areas.
not activeOct 28, 2014
building section · provide signage 3425.5.4 sfbc
at the time of inspection there were no lead hazard signs posted: post the required signage.
not activeOct 28, 2014
building section · provide containment and barrier systems 3425.4.2 sfbc
the containment system in place at the time of inspection was inadequate to contain all paint chips, debris and dust. establish and maintain the required containment and barrier systems.
not activeOct 28, 2014
other section · inspector comments
note: in addition to the regulation established by the city and county of san francisco, work that disturbs lead based paint is also regulated by the epa, the state of california health department, calosha, and the contractors state license board. fines are in excess of $37,500 per violation. please be advised to comply with all regulations governing the disturbance of lead based paint. use only approved methods and lead abatement certified contractors for the balance of this work handling lead based paint, dust and debris. 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 provide 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 28, 2014
building section · provide notification 3425.5.6 sfbc
you are required to give 3 business days notification to the occupants of this and the immediately adjacent building subject to the work debris and dust. review section 3425.5.1 of the san francisco building code for the specific requirements of notification.
not activeOct 28, 2014
building section · protect the ground 3425.4.2.1 sfbc
any person performing exterior work shall protect the ground from contamination by work debris by laying 6 mil visquene on all horizontal surfaces extending 10 feet beyond the work area.
not activeOct 28, 2014
building section · restrict access 3425.4.1 sfbc
establish a regulated work area that restricts access to only those qualified to disturb lead paint. containment must be established in a way that allows safe passage in and out of the building for building occupants without exposing them to lead based paint chips, debris and dust.
not activeOct 28, 2014
building section · prevent migration 3425.4.3 sfbc
once containment barriers and ground protection are in place, establish a restricted work area using 6 millimeter visquene providing full containment to prevent the migration of work debris outside the work area. all windows, doors and vents within 10 feet of work area must be covered and sealed. debris shall be double bagged and duct taped and disposed of in an approved manner. lead debris is a toxic hazard and must be disposed of as such.
not activeOct 28, 2014
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 317 leavenworth street. violations were observed and cited in the basement of your building. clean up, containment barrier systems and measures implemented to restrict access to work areas must be approved by the housing inspector before work resumes.