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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)
Reported issues
18
Heatⓘ1
Leadⓘ0
Pestsⓘ5
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

11 DBI violations · Open

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
OpenJun 3, 2026interior surfaces sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))at time of inspection, refrigerator in unit#310 did not work properly. make necessary repair to ensure the refrigerator works properly.
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OpenJun 3, 2026other 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.
OpenJun 3, 2026sanitation sectioneliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)in unit #310 cockroaches are present. have licensed pest control company treat the building in approved manner so that cockroaches are eliminated. provide documentation from pest control company at time of reinspection.
OpenJun 3, 2026building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness avenue unit#310 and all common area
OpenMay 19, 2026building sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))at time of inspection, damage was observed on weatherstripping on the bottom of unit#410 unit entry door and strike plate on door frame. repair or replace all damaged parts in an approved manner.
OpenMay 19, 2026plumbing and electrical sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))at time of inspection, unit#410 kitchen stove tops could not be turned on. repair or replace in an approved manner.
OpenMay 19, 2026building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.840 van ness avenue unit#410 and all common area
OpenMay 19, 2026smoke detection sectionprovide smoke detector (908,911 hc)carbon monoxide detector-alarms are required in all sleeping units. provide carbon monoxide detector-alarms in all sleeping units. note: combination carbon monoxide detector-alarms and smoke detector-alarms can be used in areas that require both type detector-alarms.
OpenMay 19, 2026other 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.
OpenMay 19, 2026sanitation sectioneliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)in unit #410 cockroaches are present. have licensed pest control company treat the building in approved manner so that cockroaches are eliminated. provide documentation from pest control company at time of reinspection.
OpenMay 19, 2026interior surfaces sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))at time of inspection, unit#410 kitchen cabinets could not be opened or closed properly. make necessary repair to ensure all kitchen cabinets could be operated properly.
OpenJun 3, 2026
interior surfaces section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))
at time of inspection, refrigerator in unit#310 did not work properly. make necessary repair to ensure the refrigerator works properly.
OpenJun 3, 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 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.
OpenJun 3, 2026
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
in unit #310 cockroaches are present. have licensed pest control company treat the building in approved manner so that cockroaches are eliminated. provide documentation from pest control company at time of reinspection.
OpenJun 3, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness avenue unit#310 and all common area
OpenMay 19, 2026
building section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))
at time of inspection, damage was observed on weatherstripping on the bottom of unit#410 unit entry door and strike plate on door frame. repair or replace all damaged parts in an approved manner.
OpenMay 19, 2026
plumbing and electrical section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))
at time of inspection, unit#410 kitchen stove tops could not be turned on. repair or replace in an approved manner.
OpenMay 19, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
840 van ness avenue unit#410 and all common area
OpenMay 19, 2026
smoke detection section · provide smoke detector (908,911 hc)
carbon monoxide detector-alarms are required in all sleeping units. provide carbon monoxide detector-alarms in all sleeping units. note: combination carbon monoxide detector-alarms and smoke detector-alarms can be used in areas that require both type detector-alarms.
OpenMay 19, 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 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.
OpenMay 19, 2026
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
in unit #410 cockroaches are present. have licensed pest control company treat the building in approved manner so that cockroaches are eliminated. provide documentation from pest control company at time of reinspection.
OpenMay 19, 2026
interior surfaces section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))
at time of inspection, unit#410 kitchen cabinets could not be opened or closed properly. make necessary repair to ensure all kitchen cabinets could be operated properly.