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477 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

12
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
481
311 Calls
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

10
High Risk

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

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O'Farrell Towers, located at 477 O'Farrell Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, is a 12-story, 101-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1986 and currently owned by O'Farrell Towers Associates LP. The property has undergone numerous significant safety and infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including the installation of an emergency responder radio coverage system (2019), fire alarm system improvements across all floors (2019), and replacement of corroded sprinkler piping in the fire pump room (2020). More recent work includes electrical upgrades in 2024 with the installation of new 200-amp panels and maintenance of emergency systems.

The building has experienced some recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations and complaints recorded between 2013 and 2024, including recent violations in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements and December 2024 concerning sprinkler system compliance. Additionally, there were heating and hot water supply problems reported in 2022 that were subsequently addressed. The property has a history of permit-related issues, particularly concerning boiler operation permits in 2016, which took several months to resolve.

During 2016-2017, there were multiple building violations related to interior surfaces that were addressed. Recent infrastructure improvements have included backflow device replacements for the hydronic heating boiler and fire bypass systems in 2022, as well as substantial common area renovations in 2017. The building has experienced typical urban challenges in the surrounding area, with numerous 311 calls in early 2025 regarding street cleaning and debris removal, particularly in relation to reports of abandoned furniture and waste. While the property has maintained active compliance with most building codes through ongoing maintenance and upgrades, the persistent nature of some fire safety violations and infrastructure issues suggests a continued need for vigilant facility management.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 101
Year built 1986
Total area 85000 sq ft
Floors 12
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

12
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
3
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
481
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
3
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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477 Ofarrell St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

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

NameAddress
O'farrell Towers Assocs Lp201 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102

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477 Ofarrell St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
After 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

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OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-29 18:10:07+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning CBD - Tenderloingarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2025-07-27 17:00:08+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrishuman_waste_or_urine Closed
2025-07-22 07:54:29+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation CenterencampmentNone Open
2025-07-21 07:57:36+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation CenterencampmentNone Closed
2025-07-18 07:58:05+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation CenterencampmentNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2024-02-16 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesFeb 7, banging on the roof, no notice to tenants about banging on the roof. Not Active View on DBI
2022-05-05 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesHis field observations Not Active View on DBI
2022-04-29 00:00:00+00:002022-05-06 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesNo heat Not Active View on DBI
2022-04-21 00:00:00+00:002022-05-03 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesSenior only apartment. hot water problems since last year. sometimes have hot water and sometime not. lost heat. Not Active View on DBI
2016-09-29 00:00:00+00:002017-03-24 00:00:00+00:00Plumbing Inspection DivisionNeeds to renew boiler permit for permit no 81826 , serial no 30915 Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2022-04-29T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. subject property located at 477 o'farrell st. building sectionnot active
2022-04-29T00:00:00.000Z provide heat to each occupied habitable room capable of maintaining a min. room temp. of 70 degrees f. (21 degrees c.). (701(a) hc) at time of inspection, heat was not provided in building; provide heat to said building per s.f. heat ordinance. ---------- other sectionnot active
2022-04-29T00:00:00.000Z 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 access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (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 re-inspection. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before housing inspector returns in order for this violation to be abated.*** other sectionnot active
2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z provide apt. house or hotel 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) hc) provide hot water to said building capable of maintaining consistent minimum temp. of 105 degrees fahrenheit. ---------- other sectionnot active
2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. subject property located at 477 o'farrell st. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-12-11T00:00:00.000Z477 Ofarrell Sthighrise sprinkler system compliance schedule rescinded
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2025-06-08 00:00:00+00:00554 Assist invalidNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 477 Ofarrell St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

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Tenant Buyouts

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