450 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The 31-unit, 5-story apartment building at 450 Ellis Street, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Neighborhood Housing Renewal, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are active violations as of 2024 related to hot water temperature regulation and sink repairs, along with ongoing concerns about water damage and lead paint.

The building's fire safety systems have required consistent attention, with violations recorded in 2023 and 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements, sprinkler maintenance, and extinguisher servicing. Recent plumbing upgrades include the installation of two tankless water heaters in late 2024, following previous efforts in 2021 and 2016 to modernize the building's heating systems. The property has a documented history of water-related problems, particularly evident from multiple tenant complaints about ceiling leaks between 2017-2018, and recurring fire safety violations, including issues with the alarm system, sprinklers, and extinguishers.

Structural improvements have been made over the years, including a seismic retrofit in 2000, roof replacement in 2006, and various fire safety system upgrades. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing basic infrastructure needs, though some systems appear to require regular emergency attention, as demonstrated by the 2019 fire alarm system replacement and ongoing temperature regulation violations. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate persistent challenges with debris management around the property, though these are external to the building itself.