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915 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Complaints

Fire Incidents

140

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 9% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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The five-story, 40-unit apartment building at 915 Franklin St, built in 1927, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Between 2020 and 2021, the building underwent substantial unit renovations, with multiple permits issued for kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 101, 104, 201, 202, 304, 305, 401, and 405, including associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. However, there have been persistent maintenance issues, particularly concerning heat and mold.

Most recently, a complaint was filed in January 2024 regarding mold issues, and in March 2023, residents reported heat system problems in unit 401, where no heating system or vents were found. The building has also experienced significant elevator service problems, with multiple complaints in late 2020 about extended outages affecting resident access. Safety concerns have been documented through various fire code violations and incidents, with the most recent violations in 2024 related to sleeping area requirements and alarm systems.

The building has a history of fire alarm system issues, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded. Previous violations from 2017 included problems with the alarm system and lead paint hazards. During the remodeling period in late 2020, there were complaints about unpermitted construction work and COVID safety protocol violations among workers. Infrastructure updates have included improvements to fire-rated doors in 2018 and various system upgrades, but challenges remain as evidenced by recent fire violations regarding sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance documentation as of October 2024.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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This building is in the riskiest 40% of buildings in Van Ness/ Civic Center.

9% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	40
Year built	1927
Total area	24605 sq ft
Floors	5
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-07-15 13:47:04+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	human_waste_or_urine	Closed
2025-06-25 17:09:14+00:00	Encampment	Healthy Streets Operation Center	encampment	None	Closed
2025-06-11 19:28:41+00:00	Encampment	Healthy Streets Operation Center	encampment	None	Closed
2025-05-18 16:42:03+00:00	Encampment	Healthy Streets Operation Center	encampment	None	Closed
2025-05-11 09:46:22+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	mattress	Closed

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2024-01-16 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Mold issues on bed and has been an issue 15 years	Not Active	View on DBI
2023-03-01 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 28-feb-23; time last observed: 10:00 am; floor: 4; unit: 401; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: i checked the lease and it doesn't say anything about heating. usually we don't need it but it has been absolutely freezing lately and there is no sign of a heating appliance or vents in our unit.;	Not Active	View on DBI
2022-01-18 00:00:00+00:00	2022-03-16 00:00:00+00:00	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 16-jan-21; time last observed: 01/14/2022; identity of person performing the work: no permanent solution. dia pro; floor: 2; unit: 202; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; structural problems; other building; ; additional information: walls are wet full of mold. building cleans mold it comes back;	Not Active	View on DBI
2021-02-05 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	My problem is disruptive and in my opinion unnecessary construction taking place in my apartment building. i¿m surrounded by the sound of heavy construction, the sound of major remodeling. for a few weeks now. there is constant traffic in the stairs and elevators of workers, sometimes quickly putting on masks when they see me. it¿s to later then . also with people out of breath from hard lab a mask doesn¿t do much.is this allowed? it is wreckless. the management and or owner of this building has a history of indifferent behavior. like having to wait for months to get an elevator, the only one repaired.	Active	View on DBI
2020-12-10 00:00:00+00:00	None	Building Inspection Division	Remodeling in the kitchen - flooring work among others, changing the cabinets. remodeling the bathroom. work done in unit 202 without permits.	Active	View on DBI

Date Filed	Item	Violation Description	Status
2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z	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 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. 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 lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.	other section	not active
2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z	eliminate mold/mildew on walls (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc) at time of inspection, mold was present on walls within the unit. remove mold in approved manner.	interior surfaces section	not active
2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z	this notice includes violations for the areas noted. 915 franklin street #202.	building section	not active
2022-01-18T00:00:00.000Z	repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc) wood flooring next to a wall in the living area was uneven, loose, damaged, caving in or/and buckling . repair flooring in an approved manner in this area where these problems are occurring so that flooring is even and not causing a tripping hazard.	other section	not active
2020-11-09T00:00:00.000Z	violation location 915 frankiln st.	building section	not active

Violation Date	Address	Violation Description	Status
2024-10-11T00:00:00.000Z	1047 - 1055 Ellis St	test and maintenance documentation	abated
2024-03-30T00:00:00.000Z	915 Franklin St	sleeping area requirements	open
2019-02-01T00:00:00.000Z	1047 - 1055 Ellis St	sprinkler / obstructions	abated
2019-02-01T00:00:00.000Z	1047 - 1055 Ellis St	doors / blocked open	abated
2019-02-01T00:00:00.000Z	1047 - 1055 Ellis St	storage / no combustibles allowed	abated

Incident Date	Primary Situation	Ignition Cause
2025-06-29 00:00:00+00:00	735 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction	None
2025-02-15 00:00:00+00:00	700 False alarm or false call, other	None
2024-06-17 00:00:00+00:00	553 Public service	None
2024-03-28 00:00:00+00:00	353 Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator	None
2024-02-21 00:00:00+00:00	424 Carbon monoxide incident	None

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