Welcome! You’re probably reading this because your building or a building in Dogpatch has been tagged by graffiti. If this is the case, we’re sorry that you’re dealing with this and want to give you resources to help resolve the situation. While much of the content is applicable for all neighborhoods in San Francisco, there are some Dogpatch-specific escalation pathways. Please do not use these if the graffiti is not in the Dogpatch neighborhood.

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How to Abate graffiti in Dogpatch 

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On Buildings

If you Own the Building

• Document the graffiti - take pictures and note the location as exactly as possible (if no address, note distinguishing features and cross street).

• Check to see if you qualify for a Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant and apply if relevant (you will still need to abate graffiti)

• Send images and location of graffiti to all of the following parties: info@dogpatchna.org; julie@greenbenefit.org [Green Benefits District ED]; and Lindsey.lopez-weaver@sfgov.org [D10 supervisor contact]. This allows us to track volume and location of graffiti, and you may qualify for abatement assistance from the Green Benefits District.

• Schedule removal and/or painting (options below)

• Once abatement is complete, notify the city  

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If you Do *Not* Own the Building

• Document the graffiti - take pictures and note the location as exactly as possible (if no address, note distinguishing features and cross street).

• Submit a 311 request, and encourage others to do so as well.

• Submit a report to the Green Benefits District

• If you know the building owner, let them know about the graffiti

• Check on the 311 request after 1-2 days to see if it has been resolved.

 

For Other Objects —Street Furniture, Overpasses, Pylons, Benches, etc.

• Document the graffiti - take pictures and note the location as exactly as possible (if no address, note distinguishing features and cross street).

• Submit a 311 request, and encourage others to do so as well.

• Submit a report to the Green Benefits District

• Check on the 311 request after 1-2 days to see if it has been resolved.

• If it has not been resolved within a few days:

• File another 311 request

• Send a screenshot of the 311 request with any addl info to all of the following parties:  info@dogpatchna.org; julie@greenbenefit.org [Green Benefits District chair]; and Lindsey.lopez-weaver@sfgov.org[D10 supervisor contact].

 

On City Property

The San Francisco Department of Public Works will respond to and remediate most graffiti on city property. This can be graffiti on things like street signs, public benches, playgrounds, pylons, streets, overpasses, etc. The SFDPW usually only knows about graffiti if it has been reported via 311, and they prioritize cleanup based on volume of requests in a specific area. Step-by-step instructions for requesting abatement are below.

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On Private Property

Graffiti on a privately-owned structure (home, apartment building, storefront, etc.), is the responsibility of the owner to abate. If the graffiti is not abated by the owner within 30 days, the city will fine the building owner $500. You may qualify for reimbursement. Step-by-step instructions for reporting and handling graffiti on private property are below.

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Resources

Abatement Resources: Power washing only

• SFC Pressure Washing

• ASF Clean Team

• Pressure Washing Service Pros

• JNS Power Washing

Abatement Resources: Painting

Abatement Resources: Power washing & Painting (all-in-one)

• DaSilva Painting

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How graffiti is handled by the City of San Francisco

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You can read about the official San Francisco position on graffiti abatement here. Be aware that many of the hyperlinks and resources on the linked page are broken or outdated. DNA is working with the office of the D10 supervisor and will update this page with more information about the city policy as it evolves.