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424 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

16
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
223
311 Calls
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

7
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 7% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 424 Ellis Street building is a 6-story, 62-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1915 and currently owned by Windeler LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there has been ongoing water damage and maintenance issues, with multiple repair projects in units 201, 301, 401, 501, and 601 between 2022-2024 costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The building has experienced recurring water intrusion problems, with recent complaints in 2025 about damaged walls, mold, and plumbing issues, particularly affecting units 105, 305, and 507. There are also active concerns about rodent and insect infestations, with multiple complaints filed in 2024-2025. The building's history includes several significant system upgrades and repairs, including a new fire alarm system installation (2017), incorporation of individual unit meters (2019), and various unit remodels including kitchen and bathroom renovations throughout the building.

Multiple fire safety inspections have highlighted issues with alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance, though most violations have been abated. Recent construction work has generated complaints about unauthorized construction hours. Various complaints about elevator access, broken appliances, and building maintenance continue to arise frequently, indicating ongoing tenant concerns about building conditions and management response times. Despite numerous improvement projects and repairs, including a significant roofing project (2023) and various unit renovations, the building continues to face persistent maintenance challenges affecting resident quality of life.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 62
Year built 1915
Total area 31459 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

16
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
19
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
223
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
2
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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424 Ellis St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Windeler Llc2960 Van Ness Ave Ste C San Francisco CA 94109

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424 Ellis St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 424 Ellis St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-06-09 03:36:19+00:00 Encampment Healthy Streets Operation Center - IndividualencampmentNone Closed
2025-05-21 14:00:22+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2025-04-26 09:26:31+00:00 Graffiti Public CBD - Tenderloinnot_offensivesignal_box Closed
2025-04-04 19:57:30+00:00 Parking Enforcement MTA - Parking Enforcement Dispatchblocking_driveway_cite_towNone Closed
2025-02-14 09:56:09+00:00 Graffiti Public CBD - Tenderloinnot_offensivesidewalk_in_front_of_property Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2025-05-09 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 25-apr-25; time last observed: 4:50pm; identity of person performing the work: vertex property group; floor: 1; unit: 108; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; ; additional information: no fire extinguisher present, fire suppression system inoperable.; Not Active View on DBI
2025-05-08 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 25-apr-25; time last observed: 4:50pm; identity of person performing the work: vertex property group; floor: 1; unit: 108; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; ; additional information: no fire extinguisher present, fire suppression system inoperable.; Not Active View on DBI
2025-04-28 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionFire damaged building with displacement of residents Active View on DBI
2025-04-28 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 25-apr-25; floor: 3; unit: 309; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; insects/rodents; disabled acc: doors; ; additional information: major mice and cockroaches infestations. there has been no pest control for over 6 years!!; Not Active View on DBI
2025-04-28 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 25-apr-25; time last observed: 430pm; identity of person performing the work: vertex management property ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; illegal unit; insects/rodents; other housing; ; additional information: our building set fire due to negligence from the management company. we have a 60 unit building with no on site manager. a tenant was breeding dogs and doing drugs in the unit that eventually exploded because he was also storing propane/helium tanks in the unit that were flammable. all of his activity was known and was captured on videos and despite tenants complaints they did absolutely nothing and his unit exploded and set the several units on fire. ; Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Noneactive
2023-04-27T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Noneactive
2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z 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 access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.*** other sectionnot active
2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z repair damaged ceiling & walls (1001(b),(h),(o) hc) repair ceiling and walls affected by water damage/ intrusion. location: bathroom & kitchen ---------- interior surfaces sectionnot active
2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. subject property located at 424 ellis st. apt. #301. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2023-11-05T00:00:00.000Z424 Ellis Stsleeping area requirements rescinded
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2025-06-10 00:00:00+00:00745 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentionalNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 424 Ellis St.

Permit Creation DateEstimated CostDescriptionStatusPermit Number
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Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

BlocklotAddressAgreement DateAmountTenants
0323007424 Ellis StreetNoneNoneNone
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