601-611 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 48-unit, 6-story apartment building at 601-611 Ellis Street, built in 1916 and currently owned by Law Trust, has a mixed history of maintenance and compliance issues over the years. Most recently, in September 2023, there was a tenant complaint regarding excessive heat from the laundry facility and maintenance issues including broken doors and interior graffiti. The building is currently facing two active complaints from February 2023 regarding unauthorized awning installation, and had routine inspection complaints in 2018 concerning falling/chipped paint and gas odors in unit 303.

The building's infrastructure has seen regular updates, including a house trap replacement in 2022, water heater (2018) and boiler (2018) replacements, and fire system upgrades in 2014. Multiple fire safety violations have been recorded and require attention, including a sleeping area requirement violation issued in May 2024, along with past violations for extinguishers and sprinkler systems in March 2023. The property has experienced recurring issues with its boiler system, with multiple complaints about expired permits between 2010 and 2019, though some of these were subsequently resolved.

Accessibility improvements were initiated in 2020 to remove obstructions from store entrances, and there have been various infrastructure improvements including stair repair (2019), reroofing (2002), and window replacement (1986). The building's fire safety systems have received attention over the years, though violations have persisted, as evidenced by the 2024 sleeping area requirement violation and past sprinkler system and extinguisher issues. Recent service calls primarily relate to street cleaning and maintenance issues outside the building, which have been consistently resolved through proper channels. The building's maintenance history shows regular efforts to address various systems and infrastructure, though some recurring issues suggest ongoing challenges with consistent compliance and maintenance.