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646 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 26% chance of no major maintenance issues.

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646 Ellis Street is a two-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently operated by 646 Ellis Street LLC. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent months, with multiple active housing code violations filed between August 2024 and October 2024.

These violations include serious concerns such as no hot water, inadequate heating, plumbing problems causing basement spills, damaged ceilings, rodent infestation, lead paint hazards, and security issues with exterior doors. The building's systems and infrastructure also show alarming deterioration, with complaints about garbage service outages, flooding, and structural problems.

Historical records indicate some past efforts to maintain safety systems, including firefighter sprinkler installation in 2007, a seismic retrofit in 2000, and various fire safety inspections, though there have been repeated fire code violations over the years related to sprinkler systems, blocked exits, and equipment maintenance. Recent complaints about building systems include a dysfunctional hot water system and drainage issues, with units reported to have multiple maintenance problems including water intrusion, mold, and plumbing concerns. The property has a documented history of fire safety violations, with the most recent violation for sprinkler service dated March 2024 and a previous violation for non-conforming door hardware from May 2020, both of which were eventually abated.

Last updated: January 17, 2025

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This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Tenderloin.

26% chance of no major maintenance issues.

Building Characteristics

Total units	10
Year built	1908
Total area	7174 sq ft
Floors	2
Tax Abatements	None
Building Class	A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units

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Building Complaints

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Opened	Category	Responsible Agency	Request Type	Request Details	Status
2025-07-05 12:48:03+00:00	Shared Spaces Request	Shared Spaces	"sidewalk"	"lack_of_ada_accessible_seating","clear_path_of_travel"	Closed
2025-06-16 10:59:48+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Abandoned	garbage_and_debris	furniture	Closed
2025-06-04 14:43:31+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	CBD - Tenderloin	garbage_and_debris	other_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste	Open
2025-04-22 12:46:00+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	PW - Street and Environmental Services	garbage_and_debris	other_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste	Closed
2025-04-09 09:22:15+00:00	Street and Sidewalk Cleaning	Recology - Overflowing	garbage_and_debris	city_garbage_can_overflowing	Closed

Date Filed	Date Abated	Assigned Division	Complaint Description	Status	Link
2025-02-10 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 07-feb-25; identity of person performing the work: tenderloin housing clinic is a; floor: 2nd; unit: 5; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling broken sewer; no hot water; mold; leaking ceiling; ; additional information: tenant has found that there are additional leaks ocurring in the unit following the recent storm worsening the conditions in the unit and building;	Not Active	View on DBI
2024-12-09 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	311 sr# 101001127968 : the whole building does not have access to hot water. building management has been made aware but hasnt done anything to correct the issue .311 sr# 101001127987: the pipes through out the entire building are backing up and spill into the basement causing a very stinky smell thought out the building.	Not Active	View on DBI
2024-09-10 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Room to room	Active	View on DBI
2024-09-06 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Heat	Active	View on DBI
2024-08-16 00:00:00+00:00	None	Housing Inspection Services	Date last observed: 15-aug-24; floor: all; unit: all; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; damaged walls; mold; disabled acc: entrance; ; additional information: no heat, all restrooms in poor condition, leaking ceiling, leaky fixtures, ceiling collapse, gas leak, broken sewer, plumbing leak, no hot water, strructural problems, path of travel obstructed, insect/rodents, dropping, insecure doorway, peeling and chipping paint, flooring breaking, maintenance room lock broken in, plumbing excessively rusty.;	Active	View on DBI

Date Filed	Item	Violation Description	Status
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z	disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (sec.3423, sfbc) informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 252-3800 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.	interior surfaces section	active
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z	eliminate mold/mildew on ceiling and walls (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc) at time of inspection, mold/mildew was observed in the following units: 2, 3, 5, 10, 11. eliminate mold/mildew in an approved manner.	interior surfaces section	active
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z	inspector comments it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection 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. 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. 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 re-inspection. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.	other section	active
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z	repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc) at time of inspection, damaged floor coverings were observed in the following units: 2, 3, 5, 10, 11. repair or replace floor coverings in an approved manner.	interior surfaces section	active
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z	repair damaged ceilings and walls (1001b,h,o hc) at time of inspection, leak damage and peeling paint were observed in the following units: 2, 3, 5, 10, 11. repair and repaint in an approved manner. at time of inspection, no active leak was observed. however, there were signs of possible leak in the past. locate and repair source of leak if necessary.	interior surfaces section	active

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