650 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 30-unit, 3-story apartment building at 650 Ellis Street, constructed in 1916, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced various maintenance challenges. Between 2021 and early 2023, multiple units (2, 5, 9, 11, 16, 18, and 26) received substantial updates including kitchen and bathroom renovations, washer/dryer installations, and electrical improvements, with Unit 5 being the most recently completed in January 2023.

The building's fire safety systems have been a recurring concern, with a fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2020 to meet NFPA 72 standards, though subsequent violations for alarm system maintenance were noted in 2023. Significant historical issues include a period of serious water damage and ceiling leaks reported in 2019 in Unit 29, structural concerns noted in 2018 regarding contorted roof and floor, and multiple violations from 2011 related to heating, water damage, and various maintenance issues, though these were abated by August 2012. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, with recent 311 calls in 2024 indicating issues with a damaged sewer vent cover, property damage potentially related to a tree, and sewage back-up discharge.

Historical complaints from 2018 mentioned possible lead concerns in Unit 3's hallway tiles, while earlier violations from 2011 involved various issues including the need for repairs to tubs/showers, window frames, and fire safety equipment. The building's management has generally addressed permit requirements, as evidenced by multiple completed permits for unit renovations and infrastructure upgrades, including a common area washer/dryer upgrade and sewer lateral work in 2020. Fire safety remains a monitored area, with the most recent fire alarm-related complaint in July 2024 showing prompt correction, though a violation was issued in August 2023 related to alarm system maintenance.