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840 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Complaints

Fire Incidents

233

311 Calls

Permits

Risk Assessment

High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 20% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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840 Post Street is a 9-story, 90-unit multi-family residential building owned by Avalon Bay Communities Inc, constructed in 1990 in San Francisco's Downtown district. The property has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years, including a substantial $732,772 modification to the fire alarm system in December 2023 to comply with current fire codes, and the addition of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas approved in July 2024. The building's elevator and fire system infrastructure have also seen improvements, with work completed in 2022 focusing on elevator controller upgrades and the removal of sprinkler systems from the elevator pit, totaling over $110,000 in combined costs.

The property has maintained its commitment to sustainability with the installation of 12 electric vehicle charging stations in 2019. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and habitability issues, particularly in its earlier years, with several documented incidents of mold and moisture problems between 1999 and 2011. More recent complaints from 2021 and 2022 have raised concerns about construction impacts on emergency egress, window sealing issues, and insect/rodent presence in some units.

A notable safety concern was reported in July 2021 regarding a maintenance trailer allegedly used for illicit activities near unit windows, though this complaint is now listed as not active. The building's fire safety systems have undergone regular inspections and improvements, with the most recent citation in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, though this appears to have been promptly addressed. The property's location has experienced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls in late 2024 regarding street cleaning and debris issues, though these are primarily related to the building's vicinity rather than internal conditions.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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Building Overview

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This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Downtown.

20% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	90
Year built	1990
Total area	107900 sq ft
Floors	9
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more

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Building Complaints

Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.

Code Violations

Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.

Fire Incidents

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233

311 Calls

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Fire Injuries

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Building Permits

Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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840 Post St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

Name	Address
Avalon Bay Communities Inc	Tax Department 671 N Glebe Rd #800 Arlington VA 22203

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Year Built	Units	Rent Board Registration	Additional Info
After 1979	>1 unit	N/A	N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-07-29 08:24:06+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	human_waste_or_urine	Closed
2025-07-22 10:40:37+00:00	Residential Building	DBI - Housing Inspection	hot_water_lack_of_hot_water	None	Closed
2025-07-20 10:39:16+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	human_waste_or_urine	Closed
2025-07-17 13:57:43+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	human_waste_or_urine	Closed
2025-07-01 07:06:57+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	other_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste	Closed

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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2025-06-10 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	The laundry room in the 840 post st tower is not functional. none of the laundry machines provide hot water and it has been this way for a couple years at least. there is an option for hot water but it does not come out hot. it appears to be turned off. the laundry room in the other tower at 965 sutter st has their hot water fully functional.	Not Active	View on DBI
2022-10-31 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 30-oct-22; time last observed: 10-30-2022; identity of person performing the work: ava nob hill; floor: 3; unit: 318; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents;	Not Active	View on DBI
2021-07-23 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Date last observed: 22-jul-21; time last observed: 7:00 a.m.; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; damaged walls; structural problems; ; additional information: there is maintenance trailer on the post street side of the ava nob hill apartments. this trailer at night and early morning hours is used by trespassers, drug users and homeless. it is being used as drug den, where there is a huge excessive tree and due to the shading, they are lighting their pipes with butane lights not small lighters. and it's scary as they are also right by that big tree with branches right near the unit windows. also the area is used a unsafe place there is tons of garbage, feces and other matter left there at times. can they cut the tree and move the trailer or at least make a smaller trailers ;	Not Active	View on DBI
2021-02-03 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Window seals are also broken. there is one vent in the apartment (no recirc /exhaust fan). the vent is on bathroom wall. creating mold issues	Not Active	View on DBI
2011-05-13 00:00:00+00:00	2011-06-07 00:00:00+00:00	Building Inspection Division	Possible compromise of exiting due to construction which may exceed scope of pa #201011225439. see attached email dtd 5/11/11.	Not Active	View on DBI

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DBI Violations

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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation Date	Disposition Date	Address	Violation Description	Status
2023-10-11T00:00:00.000Z		840 Post St	sleeping area requirements	order to abate

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