5 Decatur St, San Francisco, CA 94103

This two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 5 Decatur St in the South of Market neighborhood was built in 1908 and is currently owned by Peter P Farragher Exemption. The building's recent history (2024-2025) has been marked by persistent sanitation issues, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and human waste on the property or immediate vicinity, including open cases as recently as January 2025.

The property has also experienced recurring graffiti issues and problematic waste management situations, including overflowing city garbage cans and other debris problems, though many of these cases have been resolved through city intervention. From a safety perspective, the building has had several fire-related incidents and violations, including a September 2024 citation for multiple fire code violations and an ERRCS permit issue, along with various alarm system activations from 2017-2024 (though none resulted in civilian injuries or confirmed fires).

Historical violations (2022-2024) related to fire safety equipment, kitchen hood cleaning, and general safety requirements have been documented at nearby addresses (866-888 Brannan St), suggesting potential broader safety compliance issues in the immediate area, though most of these were eventually abated or corrected. While the building's age and use as a residential property suggest potential maintenance challenges, the most significant current concerns appear to center around exterior sanitation issues rather than immediate building safety or structural integrity problems.