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372-376 Ellis St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0324010 33 units · 5 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
At or below average
avg 12.0
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 372-376 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 1911
2 or more units
33 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
Units33
Floors5
Year built1911
Total area16,585 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0324010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ellis Street Studios Llc
Mailing address
212 Sutter St Fl 3 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
032618

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372 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
376 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 33-unit residential building at 372-376 Ellis Street, owned by Ellis Street Studios LLC, is a 5-story multi-family structure built in 1911 located in the Tenderloin neighborhood. The building has undergone significant renovations and safety improvements over the past several years, including comprehensive sprinkler system installation, bathroom and kitchen upgrades in all units, and various safety compliance upgrades. Major improvements include the installation of 275 sprinklers throughout the building in 2018, electrical safety upgrades, and the addition of a new yoga studio on the ground floor completed in 2021. The property has faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems, elevator operation, and heating requirements. Recent fire safety violations issued in late 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, as well as previous issues with fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and alarm systems, indicate ongoing concerns with building safety systems. Historical records show the building has addressed various housing code violations between 2005-2023, including heating system failures, elevator problems, and water damage issues. Recent complaints from December 2024 suggest continuing issues with elevator functionality and general building maintenance.

The building underwent substantial renovation work between 2018-2022, including bathroom and kitchen upgrades to all units, residential entry lobby rehabilitation, and various compliance upgrades. Infrastructure improvements include new heating systems, plumbing upgrades, and electrical work. The property has experienced several notable incidents and patterns, including periods of inadequate heating in 2017-2018, multiple elevator-related complaints, and recent fire safety violations. Fire incident records show primarily false alarms and system malfunctions, though they do highlight some operational concerns with the building's safety systems. Recent 311 calls from December 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with building maintenance and street-level conditions adjacent to the property. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvement work, though there have been instances of work being performed without proper permits, as noted in historical complaints.

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Risk rating

How 372-376 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
40th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.2%
Moderate concern 60.6%
Severe concern 28.2%
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

372-376 Ellis St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Nov 14
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
311 RequestOct 21
Garbage and debris

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