Department of Building Inspection

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION

Housing Inspection Service Division
City and County of San Francisco
49 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94103-1226
(628) 652-3700 Fax: (628) 652-3709 Email: DBIHIDComplaints@sfgov.org Website: www.sfdbi.org
NOTICE OF VIOLATION

COMPLAINT NUMBER: 201083346

OWNER/AGENT: GHENO TRUST THE

MAILING
ADDRESS:

GHENO TRUST THE
% HAROLD L & ROSE A GHENO
5 CYPRESS CT
SAN CARLOS CA
94070

DATE: 17-DEC-10

LOCATION: 113 28TH ST

BLOCK:6615 LOT:036

NOTICE TYPE: ROUTINE

BUILDING TYPE: NA

USE TYPE: R3

YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

	ITEM	DESCRIPTION
1	THIS NOTICE INCLUDES VIOLATIONS FOR THE AREAS NOTED.	THE GROUND FLOOR FLAT @ 113 28TH STREET:
2	ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION (1001(b.12)(d), 1306 HC)	Due to rodent problem at subject property, you are required to have a licensed exterminator inspect this building & provide a written report which recommends repairs that must be made to rat proof this building. YOU ARE THEN REQUIRED TO make the recommended repairs in order to ensure that the building is rat proofed. PLEASE PROVIDE EXTERMINATOR'S REPORT AT REINSPECTION.
3	REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, &/or BUILT-IN CABINETRY IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT INFESTATION (1001(b.12),(b.13),(d),(h), 1306 HC)	GAS WALL HEATER, WATER HEATER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, KITCHEN SINK CABINET: Provide rat proofing @ baseboards, cabinets, floors, walls, & pipe penetrations in the aforementioned areas as required in order to prevent a rodent infiltration.
4	REMOVE RUBBISH OR TRASH (1304,1306,1001(b)(d) HC)	OPEN CHANNEL BETWEEN HOUSE & REAR YARD: Remove excess wood debris stored in this channel. Keep this space clean and free from all accumulation of debris at all times. Maintain on a regular basis as required for sanitary & safety reasons.
5	ELIMINATE MILDEW ON WALLS &/OR CEILINGS (703, 1001(b.13)(d)(f), 1301, 1306 HC)	BATHROOM: Inspector observed mildew on walls &/or ceiling that appears to be caused by condensation. You are required to remove mold/mildew. It is recommended to remove mold with a MILD solution of bleach & THEN paint walls with a primer containing mildewcide. NOTE: Although there was NO evidence of water staining on ceiling or walls, the OWNER must verify that mildew was NOT caused by water intrusion due to a structural defect. If water intrusion was the cause, then YOU MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF WATER INFILTRATION & MAKE REPAIRS AS REQUIRED BEFORE MAKING COSMETIC REPAIRS (703, 1001(b)(f) HC) If work becomes extensive a plumbing &/or building permit is required. VERIFY that bathroom window is operational, and that it opens & closes easily in order to provide adequate ventilation & prevent future moisture/mildew in bathroom.
6	REPAIR SINK / CABINET (505(c)(d.2)(g), 1001(b.13)(d)(j) HC)	KITCHEN SINK / CABINET: Replace rusted panel @ bottom inside metal sink cabinet as required for proper sanitation. Provide an approved non-absorbent material as required. Caulk & seal cabinet & pipe penetrations in order to prevent rodents entry.
7	PROVIDE HEAT AS REQUIRED (1001(b.6)(d) HC)	LIVING ROOM: Inspector observed non-working wall-mounted gas heater & broken thermostat on adjacent wall. REPAIR/REPLACE heat source as required. RELOCATE thermostat to Bedroom. IF HEATER is REPLACED or NEW HEAT SOURCE IS INSTALLED, THEN the appropriate PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. Submit an informational sheet for the proposed heating system including heat calculations for ALL habitable rooms when applying for the Building Permit. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HEAT on or before the reinspection date. (see reinspection date at end of Notice) Because heat is an urgent matter, NO time extension can be given. ALL OTHER WORK MUST BE COMPLETE WITHIN (30) DAYS. NOTE: Plug-in type heating devices are NOT ALLOWED due to the unknown capacity of existing electrical system.
8	INSPECTOR COMMENTS	TO OCCUPANT: It is the responsibility of the owner of this property to comply with the attached Notice of Violation. A copy has been sent to the Owner. This copy is for your information. If you have any questions, please contact the Property Owner, Manager, or Management Company. It is also the Owner's responsibility to provide prior notification of intended entry to all affected tenants per California Civil Code 1954 (303b HC)
9	INSPECTOR COMMENTS	OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET INSPECTOR AS SCHEDULED ON THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION (see date below): It is the property owner¿s responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection 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.
10	INSPECTOR COMMENTS	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, 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 reinspection.
11	INSPECTOR COMMENTS	NOTE: Please call & speak with me directly in order to request alternate reinspection dates. If I do not answer the telephone during these hours, then phone the front desk @ 558.6220 and ask the attendant on duty for my whereabouts. Or you can e-mail me @ Johanna.Coble@SFGOV.org Thank you.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 DAYS. REINSPECTION DATE: 22 December 2010 02:00:00 PM

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OWNER/OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRM REINSPECTION DATE/TIME.

CONTACT HOUSING INSPECTOR : Johanna Coble AT --

FOR EVERY INSPECTION AFTER THE INITIAL RE-INSPECTION, A $181.82 FEE WILL BE CHARGED UNTIL THE VIOLATIONS ARE ABATED. SFBC 108.8

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