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441 Ellis St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0333020 81 units · 6 fl · 1915

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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
At or below average
avg 12.0
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 441 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 1915
2 or more units
81 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
Units81
Floors6
Year built1915
Total area50,532 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0333020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lassen Housing Assocs Lp
Mailing address
Epmi A Bayside Company 1990 N California Blvd #20 Walnut Creek CA 94596
Last sale
061102

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Initial analysis

441 Ellis Street is an 81-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915 in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, currently owned by Lassen Housing Associates LP. The building has undergone significant safety system upgrades in recent years, particularly focusing on fire safety, with multiple fire alarm system enhancements completed between 2020 and 2024, including new devices, smoke detectors, and system modernization related to elevator improvements. The building's fire safety record shows several compliance issues between 2017 and 2024, including multiple fire alarm system violations requiring correction, though all these violations have since been abated. Recent boiler and heating system work has included the replacement of steam boilers in 2023 and heat pump installations in 2022, suggesting ongoing improvements to building systems.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its boiler permit compliance, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2024 regarding unpermitted boiler operation, though these complaints were eventually abated. Historical complaints from 2006-2008 indicate past problems with hot water availability and heating system monitoring. The property has undergone various maintenance and repair work over the years, including balcony repairs in 2018 and structural work related to decorative elements. Recent infrastructure improvements suggest active management response to building systems maintenance, with several recent permits indicating ongoing upgrades to meet current safety standards. The building's fire incident history shows no significant civilian injuries, with most responses relating to false alarms or system testing requirements.

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Risk rating

How 441 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
27th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 126 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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 6.8%
Moderate concern 59.3%
Severe concern 33.9%
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

441 Ellis St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 29
Date last observed: 13-apr-26; time last observed: demolition of stairs and safet; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; work beyond scope of permit; structural problems; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: 202604109216 work outside permit scope, contractor operation without valid san francisco business license;
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitApr 10
Create emergency egress window, street level windows in the west bay were replaced with cmu. project is to restore a window with emergency egress compliant function serving an apartment unti. saw cut (e) cmu to created window at same overall dimensions. an added not reated opening in a 1 hr rated

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