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1738-1742 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

10
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
78
311 Calls
11
Permits

Risk Assessment

13
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 13% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 1738-1742 Polk Street, currently owned by Devpac LLC, is a three-story structure built in 1909 located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, with major updates in units #1 and #8 completed in 2023-2024, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window replacements, and furnace system installations. The property has a completed soft-story retrofit and ADA improvements from 2021, along with a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2022 to comply with California state requirements.

Recent plumbing and electrical work in early 2024 included furnace installation and renovation work in unit #8. Historically, the building faced some challenges, including multiple building violations in 2016-2019 related to mold/mildew issues, a vacant storefront complaint, and several fire alarm system-related incidents between 2009-2017. During 2020, there were complaints about construction work allegedly violating COVID-19 restrictions, and the property was involved in a vacant storefront registration issue.

The ground floor underwent a change of use in 2021 from retail to a hair salon (d.b.a. RRRSalon). Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned noise complaints related to entertainment, with multiple violations issued for operating with doors and windows open. The building's systems have generally been well-maintained, with prompt responses to fire complaints and a completed fire alarm system upgrade indicating attention to safety requirements.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Nob Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 12
Year built 1909
Total area 10040 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units
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Key Building Statistics

10
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
5
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.
1
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
78
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
11
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 1742 Polk St, San Francisco CA 94109
  • 1738 Polk St, San Francisco CA 94109
  • 1740 Polk St, San Francisco CA 94109

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1738-1742 Polk St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

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

NameAddress
Devpac LlcPo Box 190445 San Francisco CA 94119

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1738-1742 Polk St Rent Control Status

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

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 1738-1742 Polk St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-23 16:28:47+00:00 Street Defect PW - Street Use and Mappingsidewalk_defectcollapsed_sidewalk Closed
2025-07-09 07:34:34+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisother_bagged_boxed_contained_garbage Closed
2025-07-07 11:41:33+00:00 Shared Spaces Request Shared Spaces"roadway""lack_of_ada_accessible_seating" Closed
2025-06-30 13:15:47+00:00 Graffiti Public PW - Street Use and Mappingnot_offensivesidewalk_structure Closed
2025-05-29 07:00:01+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation Center - IndividualNoneNone Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2025-03-06 00:00:00+00:002025-05-14 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesScheduled routine periodic health and safety inspection Not Active View on DBI
2021-06-14 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionConstruction - private property (311 sr 13933680) Not Active View on DBI
2020-10-06 00:00:00+00:00NoneCode Enforcement SectionVacant storefront 2020 registration due 12/23/20 Active View on DBI
2020-04-20 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 17-apr-20; time last observed: 10:00 am; identity of person performing the work: pioneer builders (parking per; floor: ground; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: working in violation of covid-19 ordinance and apparently w/o permit. they were hauling wheelbarrows of concrete to their truck at 130pm on 4.16.2020, and are on-site now at 1030am 4.17.2020. photos available; Not Active View on DBI
2020-04-17 00:00:00+00:002021-08-18 00:00:00+00:00Building Inspection Division1738 polk street --- 1738 polk renovation job site for business no permit number per dbi website, however there is hand written permit for 1740 polk street which it happen to be residential in violation of stay at home order. (311 sr#12331403) Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z post the boilers current annual permit to operate (cmc 1024, chap 1 sched. 1-m sf building code). at the time of inspection, the nameplate listed on the boiler appliance was not readily availble. provide proof of boilers btu rating at the time of re-inspection. domestic hot water boilers 200,000 btu's or higher require a permit to operate. post a copy of the current annual permit to operate in a conspicuous place in the boiler room. domestic hot water or steam boilers with six or more dwelling units require a permit to operate. plumbing and electrical sectionnot active
2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z provide smoke enclosure door closure (807 ,707 hc) provide and install a door closer at roof deck door, using approved materials and methods. a closer is required to maintain smoke and fire separation. the closer must be able to close and latch the door(s) freely and without any outside assistance. fire sectionnot active
2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z provide shutoff tool for gas utility shutoff (712 hc) make available a wrench or other shutoff tool adjacent to gas meters. other sectionnot active
2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z repair, maintain fire escape drop ladder in working condition (sec 908 hc) note: on reinspection day, property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to demonstrate the workability of the fire escape ladders. provide a written and signed report from a qualified service company or contractor stating that all parts and cables have been tested and are functional or you are required to lower the ladder on re-inspection day to verify its proper full release. all fire escape drop ladders must be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. lubricate and drop the ladder at least once a year. other sectionnot active
2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z inspector comments important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001-d of the san francisco housing code. 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 re-inspection (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 chierici @ 628.652.3439 or by email at paul.chierici@sfgov.org. other sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

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Building Permits

Permit records for 1738-1742 Polk St.

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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

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