471 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The building at 471 Ellis Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential property constructed in 1913, currently owned by Paul Boschetti G. The property has undergone several significant upgrades over the past 25 years, with the most recent being a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 costing $43,492 to comply with current fire code requirements, along with an associated electrical modification to update devices and install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints between 2020-2021 indicating system failures, though most were labeled as having "No Merit" or "Condition Corrected." Fire safety has been a particular focus, with violations and complaints regarding various systems including sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishers between 2017 and 2023, all of which were subsequently corrected.

Recent maintenance and safety history shows a mix of both improvements and ongoing concerns. A notable incident occurred in early 2023 with blocked exits and extinguisher issues, though these were promptly corrected. There have been multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding the property, including recent reports of rodent infestation (January 2025) and sidewalk defects.

Historical records show various health and safety inspections and violations from 1998 onwards, including a 2001 incident involving a dirty lightwell with pigeon droppings, and a 1998 complaint about unsanitary conditions in common hallways. The building has also experienced several fire-related incidents, primarily involving cooking-related situations, smoke scares, and false alarms, though fortunately there have been no civilian injuries reported in these events. The property's fire safety compliance has improved over the years, with the last major set of violations in 2017 relating to multiple categories including storage issues in mechanical rooms, sprinkler problems, and extinguisher concerns, all of which were abated.