628-630 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 628-630 Ellis Street is a 2-story mixed-use building located in the Tenderloin neighborhood, containing three residential units and a commercial space, all under common ownership (Amedla Porsaen). Built in 1907, the building has undergone several significant modifications, most notably a seismic retrofit completed in 2004 at a cost of $44,000, which presumably enhanced the building's structural safety. The property has experienced various maintenance and operational issues over the years, with particularly notable violations documented in 1996, including serious housing conditions such as rodent problems, leaks, exposed wires, and lack of heat and fire safety equipment.

More recent concerns include an active complaint from February 2023 regarding an unpermitted awning installation, and a 2006 complaint regarding unauthorized remodeling work. The building's exterior has faced recurring maintenance challenges, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in 2024 related to sidewalk defects (January 2025), graffiti (July-August 2024), and various sanitation issues including instances of human waste/urine and garbage debris on or near the property. Multiple graffiti incidents have been documented, along with sidewalk maintenance issues.

While two fire-related incidents are on record, both were classified as false alarms with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit history shows various improvements over the years, including a roof replacement in 1996 and multiple commercial equipment installations in 1995-1996, though some permits from this period show as expired. The property's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and compliance with permitting requirements, while earlier records indicate more serious habitability issues that appear to have been addressed.