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600 Ellis St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0321009 39 units · 6 fl · 1924

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Tenderloin
Above average
avg 12.0
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 600 Ellis St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1924
2 or more units
39 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units39
Floors6
Year built1924
Total area22,679 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0321009
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Hyde Street Holding Co Llc
Mailing address
2289 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
050912

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401 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
600 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 600 Ellis Street property, a 6-story, 39-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Hyde Street Holding Co LLC, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building is scheduled for facade repairs costing $150,000 to address spalling, surface cracks, and facade coating. The building's fire safety systems have received particular attention, with upgrades in 2018 including the installation of a new manual wetted dry standpipe system, and earlier improvements to the fire alarm system in 2015 that added horns in units. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints about malfunction and safety concerns between 2017-2018, though some technical upgrades were implemented, including electrical system improvements in 2016.

A series of health and safety complaints and violations have been documented over the years, with more recent issues including fire safety concerns in 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements and standpipe systems. Earlier violations addressed include electrical system corrections in 2014, plumbing upgrades in 2016, and various maintenance works such as bathroom remodeling in unit 100 (2006), storage room repairs (2006), and multiple fire alarm system violations (2018-2024). The building has also faced several pest and maintenance challenges in recent years, with complaints about bed bugs, rodent issues, and heating system problems. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate continued concerns about exterior cleanliness, though these are primarily street-level issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 600 Ellis St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
28th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 124 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.3%
Moderate concern 71.1%
Severe concern 21.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

600 Ellis St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Public health
environmental health complaint
311 RequestJun 01
Garbage and debris

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