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600 Ellis St

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

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Tenderloin — not a forecast
Above average
avg 12.1
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.1.

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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

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).

Mailing address
2289 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
September 30, 2011

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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 6-story, 39-unit building at 600 Ellis Street in the Tenderloin, owned by Hyde Street Holding Co LLC, has experienced significant and ongoing challenges over the past several years. Built in 1924, this property has accumulated an extensive record of 397 311 service requests, 5 Department of Building Inspection (DBI) complaints, and 14 Notices of Violation (NOV) between 2016 and 2023. The building has been plagued by persistent pest issues, with multiple complaints about rodent infestations, bed bugs, and cockroaches, particularly between 2021 and 2026. Notably, a January 2026 complaint detailed alarming conditions including mouse infestations affecting food and personal belongings, as well as health concerns related to pest bites. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple violations in February 2021 concerning deteriorating infrastructure including water-damaged wood floors, problematic bathroom fixtures, and issues with kitchen flooring. These violations, while marked as "not active," indicate a history of maintenance issues requiring attention.

Recent records show ongoing concerns in 2026, with multiple service requests for garbage and debris removal, including reports of human waste or urine, and at least one open encampment-related complaint. The property has experienced 15 fire incidents in the past seven years, though most were likely minor, and three building permits were issued during this period, including facade repairs in 2024 and a recent fire damage repair in Unit 304 completed in late 2025. While the building has undergone some repairs and improvements, the recurring nature of pest issues, maintenance violations, and more recent service requests suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident safety. The significant number of service requests and complaints filed over the years points to persistent property management and building maintenance issues that have affected resident quality of life.

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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
27thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 126 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 risk forecast
High failure risk 92%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

600 Ellis St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 30
Garbage and debris

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