669 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The St. Francis Apartments, located at 669 Ellis Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood, is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1909 containing 14 units.

The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, particularly in 2014-2015, when multiple units received substantial upgrades including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, installation of washer/dryer facilities, and electrical system improvements. In 2016, the building underwent re-roofing work valued at $15,000, and there have been several street space permits issued in 2014-2016. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints and violations between 2018-2024, including problems with alarm systems, extinguishers, and combustible materials.

Notably, there was a bed bug infestation reported in Unit 10 in December 2019, and the property has faced various maintenance challenges over the years including a significant cluster of violations filed in December 2010 related to heating, plumbing, electrical systems, and interior surfaces, although these violations were abated by April 2011. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with street sanitation in the vicinity of the building. The building has also experienced several false fire alarm activations between 2018-2024, though no injuries have been reported from these incidents.