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553 VALENCIA ST

Mission · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 3569041 · Last violation Mar 11, 2026 · Last complaint May 1, 2026

NeighborhoodMission
More violations than 96% of nearby buildings
More violations than 96% of buildings and more complaints than 97% of buildings in Mission. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 38 violations · 23 complaints
'22'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
2 open fire-safety violations
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Open fire-safety violations2
Open lead violations0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2013
37
3 per year avg.↑ Up 283% in the last 2 years (23 vs 6 prior 2 yrs)
Reported issues
22
Heatⓘ5
Leadⓘ0
Pestsⓘ10
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
115
4 per year avg.↑ Up 443% in the last 2 years (38 vs 7 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
15
Fire safetyⓘ2
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
building sectionⓘ39 violations
other sectionⓘ23 violations
fire sectionⓘ19 violations
interior surfaces sectionⓘ15 violations
lead section7 violations
plumbing and electrical sectionⓘ5 violations
security requirements section4 violations
smoke detection section1 violations
sanitation sectionⓘ1 violations
Unknown1 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Infestation Rodent Insect9 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas7 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above5 complaints
Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage5 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water3 complaints
Bathroom2 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat2 complaints
Fire Hazard2 complaints
Garbage Receptacles1 complaints
Infestation Bed Bugs1 complaints
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Violation log

115 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeJan 23, 2006interior 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.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
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not activeSep 8, 2005———
not activeJan 23, 2004other sectioninspectors commentsi have scheduled a reinspection of your building on 05/10/2004 at 11:30 am. reinspection of premise to include all areas referenced above. please call housing inspector ron dicks at (415)558-6437 if you have any questions, need a time extension, want to reschedule or confirm the time or day of reinspection. your cooperation is appreciated.
not activeJan 23, 2004interior 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.remove damaged paint rear exterior of hotel. sec 1001h.c.
not activeJan 6, 2003building sectionfailure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02submit a building permit application & plans to the department of building inspection within 15 days of this notice to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance 170-02,s.f.h.c. sec 904
not activeJan 3, 2002interior surfaces sectionpaint ceiling showerroom top floor sec 1001h.c.paint ceiling shower room top floor sec 1001h.c.
not activeJan 3, 2002interior surfaces sectionremove storage from fire escape door sec 1001h.c.rewmove storage from fire escape door sec1001h.c.
not activeMar 1, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsrepair or replace standard cooktop on "pullman" unit in rm. 65. remove hotplates.
not activeMar 1, 1999fire sectionother fire violationschange signage for rear stair exit into the exit passageway on the first floor of the hotel. the current sign allowing only authorized employees should be changed to "fire exit only".
not activeMar 1, 1999smoke detection sectionreplace smoke detector (908, 911 hc)rm.#51,78.
not activeMar 1, 1999fire sectionrepair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)rm. #52. plus adjust all self closers at public toilet and bathing rooms.
not activeMar 1, 1999fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)remove storage at exit passageway to the street.
not activeJul 13, 1998security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)rms. 19,28,58.
not activeMay 27, 1997other sectioninspector commentsno violations.
not activeNov 7, 1996other sectioninspector commentsno housing code violations at time of inspection.
not activeJan 23, 2006
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 8, 2005
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not activeJan 23, 2004
other section · inspectors comments
i have scheduled a reinspection of your building on 05/10/2004 at 11:30 am. reinspection of premise to include all areas referenced above. please call housing inspector ron dicks at (415)558-6437 if you have any questions, need a time extension, want to reschedule or confirm the time or day of reinspection. your cooperation is appreciated.
not activeJan 23, 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.
remove damaged paint rear exterior of hotel. sec 1001h.c.
not activeJan 6, 2003
building section · failure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02
submit a building permit application & plans to the department of building inspection within 15 days of this notice to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance 170-02,s.f.h.c. sec 904
not activeJan 3, 2002
interior surfaces section · paint ceiling showerroom top floor sec 1001h.c.
paint ceiling shower room top floor sec 1001h.c.
not activeJan 3, 2002
interior surfaces section · remove storage from fire escape door sec 1001h.c.
rewmove storage from fire escape door sec1001h.c.
not activeMar 1, 1999
plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
repair or replace standard cooktop on "pullman" unit in rm. 65. remove hotplates.
not activeMar 1, 1999
fire section · other fire violations
change signage for rear stair exit into the exit passageway on the first floor of the hotel. the current sign allowing only authorized employees should be changed to "fire exit only".
not activeMar 1, 1999
smoke detection section · replace smoke detector (908, 911 hc)
rm.#51,78.
not activeMar 1, 1999
fire section · repair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
rm. #52. plus adjust all self closers at public toilet and bathing rooms.
not activeMar 1, 1999
fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
remove storage at exit passageway to the street.
not activeJul 13, 1998
security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
rms. 19,28,58.
not activeMay 27, 1997
other section · inspector comments
no violations.
not activeNov 7, 1996
other section · inspector comments
no housing code violations at time of inspection.
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