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1301 POLK ST

Nob Hill · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0667003 · Last violation Oct 2, 2024 · Last complaint Jan 29, 2026

NeighborhoodNob Hill
Above-average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 61% of buildings and more complaints than 90% of buildings in Nob Hill. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 3 violations · 14 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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 2013
25
2 per year avg.↑ Up 367% in the last 2 years (14 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
Reported issues
14
Heatⓘ15
Leadⓘ0
Pestsⓘ1
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
32
1 per year avg.— Not enough history to determine trend
Open violations
1
Fire safetyⓘ0
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Unknownⓘ2 violations
other section2 violations
building section1 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Heat Lack Of Heat13 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above2 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else2 complaints
Fire Hazard1 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water1 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect1 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking1 complaints
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Violation log

32 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeOct 2, 2024other sectionrepair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)restore non-working elevator to proper working condition and provide documentation showing that the state permit to operate is current.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
not activeOct 2, 2024other sectioninspector commentsit 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 reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. 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. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.
not activeOct 2, 2024building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.1315 polk street and all common area
not activeFeb 3, 2023———
OpenAug 8, 2022———
not activeJan 8, 2019———
not activeJan 17, 2018other sectioninspector commentsit 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 reinspection.
not activeJan 17, 2018other sectionprovide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701(c) hc)heating system observed out of service, with parts on order as reported by manager. repair heating system to supply heat per code requirements.
not activeJan 17, 2018building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.interior and common areas of subject property located at 1315 polk street.
not activeMar 8, 2017———
not activeDec 1, 2015other sectioninspector commentsit 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, 2015building sectionthis 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 1315 polk street.
not activeDec 1, 2015plumbing and electrical sectionmalfunctioning appliance - repair auxiliary lighting 504g, 1001e & l sfhc, 1011.6.3 sfbcsome of the auxiliary lighting in the halls, the tradesman corridor and rear stair fail testing. recharge/replace the batteries in the auxiliary lighting system or replace the lighting fixtures.
not activeNov 23, 2015other sectioninspector commentsit 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 activeNov 23, 2015other sectionprovide 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 heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees f. 701c, 1001d sfhcthe heating system was not working 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. repair or replace your heating system to provide heat as specified to the left with in the time allotted below.
not activeNov 23, 2015other sectionset the time clock to provide the required hours and amount of heat specified above 701c, 1001d sfhcthe time clock will be checked at time of re-inspection.
not activeNov 23, 2015building sectionthis 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 1315 polk street.
not activeNov 23, 2015other sectionprovide tamper proof temperature sensing device with a 1 1/2 degree f. tolerance, centrally located in the building in a habitable room (not the manager's or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not 701c, 1001d sfhcthe inspector will want to see this unit at the time of re-inspection. please see notes of noticing your tenant below if this unit is occupied.
not activeMar 3, 2014other sectioninspector commentsit 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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection.
not activeMar 3, 2014building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 1315 polk street, unit 417.
not activeMar 3, 2014building sectionrepair or replace the flooring 1306 hcrepair or replace the flooring as necessary to complete this repair.
not activeMar 3, 2014building sectionreplace the subfloor 1001(c)(2)hcthe subfloor of unit 417 sags in the bedroom and the kitchen area. repair the subfloor. the flooring sinks substantially and tips furniture simply under the pressure of human occupancy, indicating deterioration or termite infestation or insufficient structural members. repair may be affected from above or below however either way the floor assembly shall be restructured to carry the weight of any occupant.
not activeDec 9, 2013other sectionprovide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701c hc)—
not activeDec 9, 2013other sectioninspector commentsit 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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. 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.
not activeDec 9, 2013building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations occur at 1315 polk street.
not activeMar 27, 2013———
not activeMar 27, 2013———
not activeJan 12, 2006———
not activeJan 12, 2006———
not activeMay 19, 2005———
not activeNov 6, 1996security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)rm. #507. sec. 706 hc.
not activeNov 6, 1996fire sectionrecharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(m)hc)at 5th floor corridor (outside of rm. 519.)
not activeOct 2, 2024
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
restore non-working elevator to proper working condition and provide documentation showing that the state permit to operate is current.
not activeOct 2, 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 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. 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. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.
not activeOct 2, 2024
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
1315 polk street and all common area
not activeFeb 3, 2023
—
OpenAug 8, 2022
—
not activeJan 8, 2019
—
not activeJan 17, 2018
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 reinspection.
not activeJan 17, 2018
other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701(c) hc)
heating system observed out of service, with parts on order as reported by manager. repair heating system to supply heat per code requirements.
not activeJan 17, 2018
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
interior and common areas of subject property located at 1315 polk street.
not activeMar 8, 2017
—
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 · 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 1315 polk street.
not activeDec 1, 2015
plumbing and electrical section · malfunctioning appliance - repair auxiliary lighting 504g, 1001e & l sfhc, 1011.6.3 sfbc
some of the auxiliary lighting in the halls, the tradesman corridor and rear stair fail testing. recharge/replace the batteries in the auxiliary lighting system or replace the lighting fixtures.
not activeNov 23, 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 activeNov 23, 2015
other 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 heating unit should be capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68 degrees f. 701c, 1001d sfhc
the heating system was not working 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. repair or replace your heating system to provide heat as specified to the left with in the time allotted below.
not activeNov 23, 2015
other section · set the time clock to provide the required hours and amount of heat specified above 701c, 1001d sfhc
the time clock will be checked at time of re-inspection.
not activeNov 23, 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 1315 polk street.
not activeNov 23, 2015
other section · provide tamper proof temperature sensing device with a 1 1/2 degree f. tolerance, centrally located in the building in a habitable room (not the manager's or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not 701c, 1001d sfhc
the inspector will want to see this unit at the time of re-inspection. please see notes of noticing your tenant below if this unit is occupied.
not activeMar 3, 2014
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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection.
not activeMar 3, 2014
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations were observed on the date of inspection at 1315 polk street, unit 417.
not activeMar 3, 2014
building section · repair or replace the flooring 1306 hc
repair or replace the flooring as necessary to complete this repair.
not activeMar 3, 2014
building section · replace the subfloor 1001(c)(2)hc
the subfloor of unit 417 sags in the bedroom and the kitchen area. repair the subfloor. the flooring sinks substantially and tips furniture simply under the pressure of human occupancy, indicating deterioration or termite infestation or insufficient structural members. repair may be affected from above or below however either way the floor assembly shall be restructured to carry the weight of any occupant.
not activeDec 9, 2013
other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701c hc)
not activeDec 9, 2013
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. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 san francisco housing code section 303 (b), if any dwelling, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. 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.
not activeDec 9, 2013
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless otherwise noted all violations occur at 1315 polk street.
not activeMar 27, 2013
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not activeMar 27, 2013
—
not activeJan 12, 2006
—
not activeJan 12, 2006
—
not activeMay 19, 2005
—
not activeNov 6, 1996
security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
rm. #507. sec. 706 hc.
not activeNov 6, 1996
fire section · recharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(m)hc)
at 5th floor corridor (outside of rm. 519.)