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25 ESSEX ST

Financial District/South Beach · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 3749503 · Last violation Oct 1, 2025 · Last complaint Apr 20, 2026

NeighborhoodFinancial District/South Beach
More violations than 96% of nearby buildings
More violations than 96% of buildings and more complaints than 88% of buildings in Financial District/South Beach. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 26 violations · 23 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
1 open fire-safety violation
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Open fire-safety violations1
Open lead violations0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2019
50
6 per year avg.↑ Up 130% in the last 2 years (23 vs 10 prior 2 yrs)
Reported issues
23
Heatⓘ7
Leadⓘ0
Pestsⓘ23
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 2018
88
10 per year avg.↑ Up 30% in the last 2 years (26 vs 20 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
15
Fire safetyⓘ1
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
building sectionⓘ30 violations
other sectionⓘ27 violations
Unknown8 violations
interior surfaces sectionⓘ7 violations
plumbing and electrical sectionⓘ5 violations
fire sectionⓘ4 violations
smoke detection section3 violations
sanitation sectionⓘ2 violations
security requirements section2 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Infestation Bed Bugs13 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect10 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above9 complaints
Mold And Mildew6 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water6 complaints
Visitor Policy Violations2 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat1 complaints
Garbage Receptacles1 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking1 complaints
Deck Stairs Handrails1 complaints
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Violation log

15 DBI violations · Open

AllOpenClosed
StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
OpenOct 1, 2025plumbing and electrical sectionrepair electrical outlet (1001e hc)replace missing covers for the electrical boxes near the heating unit.
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OpenOct 1, 2025sanitation sectioneliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)initiate or increase frequency of professional pest control services to obtain more immediate results in the elimination of infestation. show proof of services at time of reinspection.
OpenOct 1, 2025interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)repair, patch, texture, and paint the walls in the unit as needed. at the time of inspection missing base boards, damaged walls, and graffiti were noted.
OpenOct 1, 2025building sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance 1001.(b)(13) hca) make repairs to the kitchen cabinetry as needed. at the time of inspection the toe boards had been removed. b) repair/replace the closet doors as needed. at the time of inspection the closet doors by the front entrance were damaged.
OpenOct 1, 2025other sectioninspector commentsdue to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) 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.
OpenOct 1, 2025building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice of violation describes violations found at unit 513 of the subject property located at 25 essex st.
OpenSep 23, 2025building sectionbuilding permit required (301 hc)a building permit is required for the replacement of drywall at the subject property. this case cannot be closed without a completed building permit for the new drywall.
OpenSep 23, 2025other sectioninspector commentsdue to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) 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.
OpenSep 23, 2025interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls and ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)repair, patch, texture, and paint the damaged walls and ceilings in unit 414 and in the 4th and 3rd floor hallways as needed.
OpenSep 23, 2025building sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance 1001.(b)(13) hcreplace missing toe boards at the kitchen counter in unit 414 as needed.
OpenSep 23, 2025fire sectionrepair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)repair/replace the door closer to the second floor door at stairwell #2. note: the closing device must be able to close and latch the door(s) freely and without any outside assistance.
OpenSep 23, 2025building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice of violation describes violations found at unit 414 and the common areas of the subject property located at 25 essex st.
OpenSep 2, 2025building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.this notice of violation describes violations found at unit 507 and the common areas of the subject property located at 25 essex st.
OpenSep 2, 2025interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)repair, patch, texture, and paint the walls in the fifth floor hallway and in unit 507 as needed. replace baseboards as needed.
OpenSep 2, 2025other sectioninspector commentsdue to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) 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.
OpenOct 1, 2025
plumbing and electrical section · repair electrical outlet (1001e hc)
replace missing covers for the electrical boxes near the heating unit.
OpenOct 1, 2025
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
initiate or increase frequency of professional pest control services to obtain more immediate results in the elimination of infestation. show proof of services at time of reinspection.
OpenOct 1, 2025
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
repair, patch, texture, and paint the walls in the unit as needed. at the time of inspection missing base boards, damaged walls, and graffiti were noted.
OpenOct 1, 2025
building section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance 1001.(b)(13) hc
a) make repairs to the kitchen cabinetry as needed. at the time of inspection the toe boards had been removed. b) repair/replace the closet doors as needed. at the time of inspection the closet doors by the front entrance were damaged.
OpenOct 1, 2025
other section · inspector comments
due to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) 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.
OpenOct 1, 2025
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice of violation describes violations found at unit 513 of the subject property located at 25 essex st.
OpenSep 23, 2025
building section · building permit required (301 hc)
a building permit is required for the replacement of drywall at the subject property. this case cannot be closed without a completed building permit for the new drywall.
OpenSep 23, 2025
other section · inspector comments
due to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) 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.
OpenSep 23, 2025
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls and ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
repair, patch, texture, and paint the damaged walls and ceilings in unit 414 and in the 4th and 3rd floor hallways as needed.
OpenSep 23, 2025
building section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance 1001.(b)(13) hc
replace missing toe boards at the kitchen counter in unit 414 as needed.
OpenSep 23, 2025
fire section · repair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
repair/replace the door closer to the second floor door at stairwell #2. note: the closing device must be able to close and latch the door(s) freely and without any outside assistance.
OpenSep 23, 2025
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice of violation describes violations found at unit 414 and the common areas of the subject property located at 25 essex st.
OpenSep 2, 2025
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
this notice of violation describes violations found at unit 507 and the common areas of the subject property located at 25 essex st.
OpenSep 2, 2025
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
repair, patch, texture, and paint the walls in the fifth floor hallway and in unit 507 as needed. replace baseboards as needed.
OpenSep 2, 2025
other section · inspector comments
due to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) 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.