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460 Ellis St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0323014 42 units · 6 fl · 1913

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Tenderloin
Above average
avg 12.0
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 460 Ellis St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1913
2 or more units
42 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units42
Floors6
Year built1913
Total area29,987 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0323014
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Klimm Apartments Lp
Mailing address
Tndc 201 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
092719

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Initial analysis

460 Ellis Street is a 42-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Klimm Apartments Lp. The property has undergone various significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, between 2022 and 2023, the building underwent several infrastructure upgrades including the installation of heat pumps, replacement of water heaters, and associated electrical work. However, there have been persistent maintenance issues that have directly impacted residents' quality of life, particularly regarding accessibility and safety. Recent complaints from late 2023 to early 2024 highlight recurring problems with the elevator system, building access controls, and hot water availability, as well as concerns about hallway lighting, security, and access for disabled residents.

The building has a documented history of fire safety and building code violations, with three recent violations filed in December 2023 related to sleeping area requirements, blocked exits, and elevator functionality. While many historical issues have been corrected, such as fire alarm system problems and various building maintenance concerns, the building continues to experience challenges with its aging infrastructure. The property has received multiple citations for various code violations over the years, including concerns about garbage receptacles, smoke enclosure doors, and general maintenance. Recent inspections in 2024 indicated problems with dilapidation and security requirements, though these were marked as "Not Active." The building's age and history of infrastructure upgrades suggest ongoing maintenance requirements, particularly regarding the elevator system, which has been a recurring source of complaints from residents.

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Risk rating

How 460 Ellis St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
8th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
5%
No DBI
violation
95%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 3.0%
Moderate concern 83.3%
Severe concern 13.8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

460 Ellis St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Fire Complaint May 20
Ul Cert Verification
Building PermitMay 07
Unit #456: tenant improvement turn empty space to thrift store, demolition of some walls, patch and paint. no structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical change. unit #464: paint and flooring

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