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840 VAN NESS AVE

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0739009 · Last violation Jun 3, 2026 · Last complaint Apr 13, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
Above-average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 74% of buildings and more complaints than 81% 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: 11 violations · 18 complaints
'22'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
11 open DBI violations
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
21
2 per year avg.↑ Up 1700% in the last 2 years (18 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
19
Severeⓘ2
Seriousⓘ10
Minorⓘ7
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
221
7 per year avg.↑ Rising — no prior history
Open violations
11
Fire safetyⓘ0
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
building sectionⓘ3 violations
interior surfaces sectionⓘ2 violations
other sectionⓘ2 violations
sanitation sectionⓘ2 violations
plumbing and electrical sectionⓘ1 violations
smoke detection sectionⓘ1 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Infestation Rodent Insect5 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else4 complaints
Garbage Receptacles4 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above2 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking1 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat1 complaints
Mail Service Delivery Problem1 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas1 complaints
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Violation log

210 DBI violations · Closed

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeAug 21, 2002interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)laundry area.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
not activeAug 21, 2002plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)to hallways and stairways.
not activeAug 21, 2002interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)on hallways, near #207 and where required.
not activeAug 21, 2002security requirements sectionother security violationsrepair gate to alley way to close properly. it may serve as entrance to intruders.
not activeAug 21, 2002fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)secondary exit pathways.
not activeAug 21, 2002fire sectionprovide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)at roof door and secondary exit doors to the street.
not activeAug 21, 2002other sectionmiscellaneous violationsprovide handle to door that leads to rear yard and to door that leads to side yard (by laundry room).
not activeAug 21, 2002interior surfaces sectionrepair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)repair ceiling leaks in laundry area.
not activeAug 21, 2002sanitation sectionclean and sanitize (1306 hc)remove rubbish/trash from side yard by laundry room, and from storage areas and meter rooms in basement. clean stairs to roof.
not activeMay 28, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness avenue.
not activeMay 28, 2002other sectionrepair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)maintain elevator in safe operating condition. fax copy of service/maintenance agreement and current elevator permit at 415-558-6249 as soon as possible.
not activeApr 3, 2002building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness avenue.
not activeApr 3, 2002other sectionrepair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)you are responsible to maintain your elevator in safe operating condition.
not activeNov 30, 2001building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness, yards, parking areas, boiler room and storage rooms.
not activeNov 30, 2001sanitation sectionclean and sanitize (1306 hc)maintain light courts, side yards, parking areas, boiler room and storage rooms in a clean and sanitary condition. remove from premises any items that are no longer usable. open all areas above mentioned for inspection at time of reinspection.
not activeMay 15, 2001interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)#104, above living room window, around bathtub (regrout tiles), and at ceiling junctions.
not activeMay 15, 2001interior surfaces sectionrepair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)#104 bathroom.
not activeMay 15, 2001building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness #104 and common areas.
not activeMay 15, 2001sanitation sectionclean (1306 hc)maintain side yards, laundry room, washers, and dryers in a clean and sanitary condition. remove discarded items from common areas of building (including laundry area, exit pathways and yards). clean garbage room, increase garbage service to avoid overflowing of garbage cans. neatly stack cardboard items. maintain garbage chute rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.
not activeMay 15, 2001fire sectionrepair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc)you must demonstrate working condition of all fire escape drop ladders at time of reinspection, and also provide the necessary precautions during demonstration. non-working fire escape drop ladders are a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately.
not activeMay 15, 2001interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)#104, above bath tub.
not activeMay 15, 2001interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings and walls (1001b,1301 hc)after repairs are done.
not activeMay 15, 2001interior surfaces sectiondisturbing 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 activeJan 24, 2001sanitation sectionclean or sanitize (1306 hc)maintain common areas in a sanitary condition.
not activeJan 24, 2001other 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 activeJan 24, 2001plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)at hallways and emergency exit pathways.
not activeJan 24, 2001other sectionprovide apts. water heated to min. 105 degrees f. (41 degrees c.) and max. of 120 degrees f. (49 degrees c.) at hot water taps. (505d(3))—
not activeJan 24, 2001other sectionprovide hot water storage capacity of 8 gals. per unit. (505d hc)—
not activeJan 24, 2001other sectionprovide non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not (701c hc)show location at time of inspection.
not activeJan 24, 2001building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness
not activeNov 6, 2000fire sectionrecharge all fire extinguishers (905, 1001(m) hc)—
not activeNov 6, 2000other sectionprovide non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not (701c hc)—
not activeNov 6, 2000fire sectionkeep smoke enclosure doors closed (807 hc)garbage room door and roof door.
not activeNov 6, 2000other sectionprovide shutoff tool for gas utility shutoff (712 hc)in both gas meter areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000other 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)you are responsible to maintain your boiler in safe operating condition. you must maintain a current 'permit to operate boiler certificate' conspicuously posted near the boiler. permits are required to be renewed annually.
not activeNov 6, 2000other sectionmiscellaneous violationsa janitor, housekeeper or other responsible person shall reside upon the premises and shall have charge of every apartment house in which there are 16 or more apartments, in the event that the owner does not reside upon said premises. identify manager at intercom system.
not activeNov 6, 2000building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness avenue, common areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionrepair electrical outlet (1001e hc)replace electrical box cover at roof stairway.
not activeNov 6, 2000sanitation sectioneliminate cockroach and rodent infestations (1001b, 1306 hc)initiate or increase frequency of pest control services to obtain more immediate results.
not activeNov 6, 2000other sectionprovide apt. house water heated to min. 105 degrees f. (41 degrees c.) and max. of 120 degrees f. (49 degrees c.) at hot water taps. (505d(3))—
not activeNov 6, 2000other sectionset timeclock to provide the required amount and hours of heat. (701c hc)—
not activeNov 6, 2000other sectionpost enclosed gas meter instructional diagram in a public area. (712 hc)and in both gas meter areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000sanitation sectionclean and maintain in a sanitary condition (1306 hc)all areas of building. pay special attention to basement, storage areas, garbage areas, garbage chute rooms, laundry facilities, parking areas, court yards, etc.
not activeNov 6, 2000fire sectionpermanently remove combustible storage. (904, 1001(i) hc)that exceeds sprinklers radious. clean and organize storage areas. remove any items from garbage chute areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)in hallways, replace burnt light bulbs where required.
not activeNov 6, 2000fire sectionprovide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)to roof door and garbage room door.
not activeJul 13, 2000security requirements sectionprovide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)rear & side
not activeJul 13, 2000other sectionrepair trash chutes (hc 1001)—
not activeJul 13, 2000other sectionremove rubbish or trash (1306,1307 hc)throughout
not activeJul 13, 2000sanitation sectionprovide deadlatch locks with min 1/2" throw at exit doors (706 hc)rear
not activeAug 21, 2002
interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
laundry area.
not activeAug 21, 2002
plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
to hallways and stairways.
not activeAug 21, 2002
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
on hallways, near #207 and where required.
not activeAug 21, 2002
security requirements section · other security violations
repair gate to alley way to close properly. it may serve as entrance to intruders.
not activeAug 21, 2002
fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
secondary exit pathways.
not activeAug 21, 2002
fire section · provide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
at roof door and secondary exit doors to the street.
not activeAug 21, 2002
other section · miscellaneous violations
provide handle to door that leads to rear yard and to door that leads to side yard (by laundry room).
not activeAug 21, 2002
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)
repair ceiling leaks in laundry area.
not activeAug 21, 2002
sanitation section · clean and sanitize (1306 hc)
remove rubbish/trash from side yard by laundry room, and from storage areas and meter rooms in basement. clean stairs to roof.
not activeMay 28, 2002
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness avenue.
not activeMay 28, 2002
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
maintain elevator in safe operating condition. fax copy of service/maintenance agreement and current elevator permit at 415-558-6249 as soon as possible.
not activeApr 3, 2002
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness avenue.
not activeApr 3, 2002
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
you are responsible to maintain your elevator in safe operating condition.
not activeNov 30, 2001
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness, yards, parking areas, boiler room and storage rooms.
not activeNov 30, 2001
sanitation section · clean and sanitize (1306 hc)
maintain light courts, side yards, parking areas, boiler room and storage rooms in a clean and sanitary condition. remove from premises any items that are no longer usable. open all areas above mentioned for inspection at time of reinspection.
not activeMay 15, 2001
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
#104, above living room window, around bathtub (regrout tiles), and at ceiling junctions.
not activeMay 15, 2001
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)
#104 bathroom.
not activeMay 15, 2001
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness #104 and common areas.
not activeMay 15, 2001
sanitation section · clean (1306 hc)
maintain side yards, laundry room, washers, and dryers in a clean and sanitary condition. remove discarded items from common areas of building (including laundry area, exit pathways and yards). clean garbage room, increase garbage service to avoid overflowing of garbage cans. neatly stack cardboard items. maintain garbage chute rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.
not activeMay 15, 2001
fire section · repair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc)
you must demonstrate working condition of all fire escape drop ladders at time of reinspection, and also provide the necessary precautions during demonstration. non-working fire escape drop ladders are a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately.
not activeMay 15, 2001
interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
#104, above bath tub.
not activeMay 15, 2001
interior surfaces section · paint ceilings and walls (1001b,1301 hc)
after repairs are done.
not activeMay 15, 2001
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 activeJan 24, 2001
sanitation section · clean or sanitize (1306 hc)
maintain common areas in a sanitary condition.
not activeJan 24, 2001
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 activeJan 24, 2001
plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
at hallways and emergency exit pathways.
not activeJan 24, 2001
other section · provide apts. water heated to min. 105 degrees f. (41 degrees c.) and max. of 120 degrees f. (49 degrees c.) at hot water taps. (505d(3))
not activeJan 24, 2001
other section · provide hot water storage capacity of 8 gals. per unit. (505d hc)
not activeJan 24, 2001
other section · provide non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not (701c hc)
show location at time of inspection.
not activeJan 24, 2001
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness
not activeNov 6, 2000
fire section · recharge all fire extinguishers (905, 1001(m) hc)
not activeNov 6, 2000
other section · provide non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not (701c hc)
not activeNov 6, 2000
fire section · keep smoke enclosure doors closed (807 hc)
garbage room door and roof door.
not activeNov 6, 2000
other section · provide shutoff tool for gas utility shutoff (712 hc)
in both gas meter areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000
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)
you are responsible to maintain your boiler in safe operating condition. you must maintain a current 'permit to operate boiler certificate' conspicuously posted near the boiler. permits are required to be renewed annually.
not activeNov 6, 2000
other section · miscellaneous violations
a janitor, housekeeper or other responsible person shall reside upon the premises and shall have charge of every apartment house in which there are 16 or more apartments, in the event that the owner does not reside upon said premises. identify manager at intercom system.
not activeNov 6, 2000
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness avenue, common areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000
plumbing and electrical section · repair electrical outlet (1001e hc)
replace electrical box cover at roof stairway.
not activeNov 6, 2000
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach and rodent infestations (1001b, 1306 hc)
initiate or increase frequency of pest control services to obtain more immediate results.
not activeNov 6, 2000
other section · provide apt. house water heated to min. 105 degrees f. (41 degrees c.) and max. of 120 degrees f. (49 degrees c.) at hot water taps. (505d(3))
not activeNov 6, 2000
other section · set timeclock to provide the required amount and hours of heat. (701c hc)
not activeNov 6, 2000
other section · post enclosed gas meter instructional diagram in a public area. (712 hc)
and in both gas meter areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000
sanitation section · clean and maintain in a sanitary condition (1306 hc)
all areas of building. pay special attention to basement, storage areas, garbage areas, garbage chute rooms, laundry facilities, parking areas, court yards, etc.
not activeNov 6, 2000
fire section · permanently remove combustible storage. (904, 1001(i) hc)
that exceeds sprinklers radious. clean and organize storage areas. remove any items from garbage chute areas.
not activeNov 6, 2000
plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
in hallways, replace burnt light bulbs where required.
not activeNov 6, 2000
fire section · provide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
to roof door and garbage room door.
not activeJul 13, 2000
security requirements section · provide smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
rear & side
not activeJul 13, 2000
other section · repair trash chutes (hc 1001)
not activeJul 13, 2000
other section · remove rubbish or trash (1306,1307 hc)
throughout
not activeJul 13, 2000
sanitation section · provide deadlatch locks with min 1/2" throw at exit doors (706 hc)
rear
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