555 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Located at 555 Ellis Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, this 4-story, 38-unit multi-family residential building was constructed in 1995 and is currently owned by "555 Ellis St Housing Partne." The building has undergone numerous maintenance and compliance updates over the years, with the most recent being a heating boiler replacement in unit 404 completed in June 2024. However, several significant issues have been recurring, particularly with the elevator system and boiler permits. There have been multiple elevator outages affecting disabled residents, with the most recent complaints in September and August 2024, and a previous outage in July 2023.

The building's boiler permit compliance has also been problematic, with violations issued between 2006 and 2024 regarding the operation permits for hydronic boilers in individual units, including a most recent violation in January 2024 that was abated by July 2024. The building has experienced several infrastructure maintenance events that warrant attention, including a water damage incident in 2009, multiple backflow device replacements between 2020-2022, and various plumbing system updates. More recently, two fire violations were issued in 2023-2024 regarding sleeping area requirements and standpipe system issues, though these are typically addressed promptly.

The building has a history of false fire alarms and system activations, though none have resulted in civilian injuries. Recent complaints have also included several cleaning and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding debris, waste, and graffiti on or near the property. While the building has generally responded to violations and complaints, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly elevator reliability and boiler permit compliance, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.