not activeDec 21, 2006
building section · repair/align bottom window pane in gr#415.1001hc.
tenant is unable to close window.
not activeOct 5, 2006
building section · refinish and paint 3rd floor toilet room floor surfaces.1001hc.
toilet room floor on 3rd floor is not smooth and easily washable.
not activeOct 5, 2006
building section · 1)repair,adjustall fire doors,hallway door,as well as all doors leading to exterior fire escape thoroughout the common areas.1001hc. 2)repair,adjust,all self closing devices to fire doors throughout the common areas.1001hc. 3)install a self latching device to each fire door lacking same on all floors.1001hc. 4)install a brass guard surrounding locking device on fire doors,with a large cut out around the locking device.1001hc. 5)make all doors openable,closable and latchable throughout the common areas.1001hc.
defective unaligned fore doors,lacking required hardware and self closing devices,throughout the common areas.
not activeOct 5, 2006
building section · 1)replace soiled warn carpeing on 2nd floor in front of gr#211,and 3rd floor in front of gr#311.1306hc. 2)clean and shampoo hallway carpeting throughout.1306hc.
soiled,insanitary hallway carpeting.
not activeApr 19, 2006
building section · 1)repair/restore malfunctioning heating system.1001hc./701hc. 2)provide 68 degrees f. from: 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm to each habitable room.701hc. 3)repair replace leaking plumbing line supplying hot water burket system.1001hc. 3)provide hot water between 105-120 degrees f. to each habitable room at all times.sec.505 (d). s.f.h.c.
malfunctioning heat and hot water system.
not activeJul 5, 2005
building section · repair damaged tile treshold to 1st floor common shower room,constituting a tripping hazard.1001hc.
broken chips of tile in front of 1st floor public bathroom,in need of repairs.
not activeJul 5, 2005
building section · replace missing shower head and burnt out light bulb in 1st floor bathroom.1001hc.
not activeJul 5, 2005
building section · 1)have the radiator unit in gr#109,inspected and repaired to assure proper operation.1001hc./701hc. 2)provide 68 degrees f. to each guestroom between: 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm.701hc. 2)set time clock to above requiered settings.
leaking radiator unit.
not activeJul 5, 2005
building section · intensify pest and rodent control service to gr#109,until infestation is under control.1001hc.
roach and mice infestation.
not activeJul 5, 2005
building section · repair replace inoperative: 1)dead bolt,dead latch at entry door gr#109.1001hc./706hc. 2)replace cracked door jamb and casement to entry door gr#109.1001hc./706hc.
malfunctioning lock and hardware to entry door gr#109.
not activeJul 5, 2005
building section · provide a box spring,mattress,bed frame and bedding to occupants in gr# 109.1308hc.
lack of a bed ,tenants are sleeping on the floor.
not activeMar 17, 2005
security requirements section · provide self-closing devices at hotel guest room doors (912 hc)
inspector noted that, of the rooms inspected, not one had a self-closing device fitted to the entry door. every door between hotel guest room, or community toilet room and the immediately adjacent corridor shall be fitted with an approved self-closing device, or equivalent, which may consist of a spring-loaded hinge.
not activeMar 17, 2005
sanitation section · provide adequate sanitation facilities (hc 505)
inspector noted that there are 6 guest rooms on 1st floor of occupancy and 19 guest rooms on 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors of occupancy (3 of the 19 on each floor have private facilities). inspector noted only 1 water closet and 1 shower on each floor of occupancy. per the san francisco housing code section 505, the minimum number of public sanitary facilities (including water-closet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower) on each floor of occupancy is 2. owner is to obtain a permit from the department of building inspection and install necessary facilities to comply with this code requirement.
not activeMar 17, 2005
fire section · remove egress obstruction (hasps and locks) fitted to the entry doors to the following guest rooms: 7, 211, 218, 302, 307, 318, 402, 410, 415, 418, 419. (801,1001(l) hc).
not activeMar 17, 2005
fire section · provide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
inspector noted that the required self-closing devices were missing/disabled on the door (in the public hallway at the top floor) that opens to the south side fire escape and the door (in the public hallway at the second floor) that opens to the west side fire escape. all doors that open to the fire escapes are to be fitted with self-closing devices so that the doors automatically go to a closed position.
not activeMar 17, 2005
smoke detection section · provide certification for the central alarm system (909 hc). this is to be done on an annual basis.
not activeMar 17, 2005
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls and ceiling (falling plaster) in room #214 (1001b,h,o hc)
not activeMar 17, 2005
fire section · repair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc)
at the time of reinspection it is to be verified for the inspector that the drop-down ladders on the fire escapes are in proper working order.
not activeMar 17, 2005
fire section · provide smoke enclosure doors and door closers (807 707 hc)
all garbage rooms (1 on each floor of occupancy) are to be fitted with doors fitted with self-closing devices so that the doors automatically go to a closed position.
not activeMar 17, 2005
smoke detection section · provide smoke detector (908,911 hc)
inspector noted that the required smoke detector was missing from many of the rooms inspected and was broken in others. all guest rooms are to be fitted with a battery operated smoke detector on the ceiling or within 12 inches of the ceiling.
not activeJan 27, 2005
sanitation section · eliminate rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
place traps for rodent control and surveillance. seal any openings on walls, floors and ceilings that are 1/4 inch or bigger. they may serve as rodent entrance/harborage.
not activeJan 27, 2005
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
please repair self-closer at elevator gate.
not activeJan 27, 2005
sanitation section · other sanitation violations
maintain bathroom/toilet facilities available without the use of keys -all floors. comply with sec. 505 (b) requirements "sanitation" of the san francisco housing code: hotel guestrooms shall be provided with a water-closet, a lavatory, and a bathtub or shower, within the guest room or said facilities may be situated off the exit corridor on the same floor pursuant to the table indicated below. 2-20 guest rooms per floor: two (2) public sanitary facilities required. record search revealed this facility was previously in compliance. however at the present time only one (1) public sanitary facility per floor is available. note: existing guest rooms with private sanitation facilities are not part of the guest room floor total for purposes of this requirement.
not activeJan 27, 2005
plumbing and electrical section · provide plumbing permit (103.1.1 pc)
to revert back to the last legal use sanitation facilities now boarded-up.
not activeJan 27, 2005
plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing violations
repair hot water lines to provide adequate pressure at 3rd and 4th floor hot water faucets (including #412).
not activeJan 27, 2005
plumbing and electrical section · provide electrical permit (90.25 ec)
to revert back to the last legal use sanitation facilities now boarded-up.
not activeJan 27, 2005
other section · inspector comments
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 activeJan 27, 2005
fire section · repair smoke enclosure doors (807 707 hc)
to close tightly.
not activeJan 27, 2005
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
baker hotel, 1485 pine street. a 4 story building with 63 guestrooms and 1 apartment unit (on 4 floors of occupancy). 6 guestrooms and the apartment on the 1st floor, 19 guestrooms on each of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. the basement is used for boiler room and storage.
not activeJan 27, 2005
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)
at time of inspection timer was set from 6 to 10 a.m., and from 4 to 11 pm. timer was re-set to appropriate hours during inspection.
not activeJan 27, 2005
building section · building permit required (301 hc)
to revert back to the last legal use sanitation facilities now boarded-up.
not activeJan 27, 2005
fire section · other fire violations
remove accumulated grease on the hood and vent system at roof -regularly. remove i-lock from entry door to unit #415 and any other units as required.
not activeDec 17, 2004
other section · inspector comments
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 activeDec 17, 2004
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
1485 pine street.
not activeDec 17, 2004
building section · repair window glazing (1001(h),(j),& 708 hc)
repair broken glass on elevator door at lobby.
not activeSep 29, 2004
smoke detection section · repair central alarm system (908, 909 hc)
restore system into its working condition. make sure that central alarm system is functional (green light on), backup battery is charged and certification is current & posted as required by the fire department.
not activeSep 29, 2004
fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
hallway near #401 -fire escape. remove i-locks from entry doors to units 107, 206, 207, 211, 214, 218, 307, 311, 400, etc.
not activeSep 29, 2004
interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
repair/replace damaged carpets on hallways and stairways (i.e. near #211, 311, 406). -tripping hazard.
not activeSep 29, 2004
other section · inspector comments
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 activeSep 29, 2004
interior surfaces section · paint walls (1001b,1301 hc)
after repairs are done.
not activeSep 29, 2004
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
elevator door was not closed properly on the top floor at time of inspection.
not activeSep 29, 2004
sanitation section · eliminate rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
professional pest control services recommended.
not activeSep 29, 2004
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 activeSep 29, 2004
other section · miscellaneous violations
provide identifying numbers at or near entry doors of guestrooms on second floor (219 and nearby rooms), and where required.
not activeSep 29, 2004
fire section · provide fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent.(905, 1001(n)hc)
missing on hallway, near #211.
not activeSep 29, 2004
fire section · provide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
at garbage rooms.
not activeSep 29, 2004
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
at hallways and stairways.
not activeSep 29, 2004
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
professional pest control services recommended.
not activeSep 29, 2004
fire section · recharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(m)hc)
near #312, #400 and where required. **reminder** all fire extinguishers are required to be recharged and serviced annually and date tag must be posted and current. check the pressure gauge periodically as occasionally the seal may leak and the unit becomes ineffective. make sure that the date tag and pressure gauge are visible through the clear glass in locked cabinets.