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956-958 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Complaints
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Fire Incidents
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311 Calls
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Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The property at 956-958 Ellis St is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Brothers Of The Christian S. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented between 2014 and 2024, including problems with alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and sleeping area requirements, with the most recent violation issued in March 2024.

Building maintenance and improvements have been ongoing, with significant work documented in recent years including a 2024 permit filing for adding bedrooms and bathrooms, and completed repairs in 2017 addressing various structural and safety issues. The building has a history of various maintenance challenges, particularly in the year 2000 when multiple violations were recorded including security issues, inadequate lighting, and plumbing problems, though these were all abated by May 2000.

More recent improvements include a 2016 kitchen remodel with related electrical and plumbing work. There have been several fire alarm activations recorded over the years, though none resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries. The property is currently facing some external maintenance challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls in early 2025 regarding garbage and debris on the property, with multiple open cases related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Van Ness/ Civic Center.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1900
Total area 5364 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class F - Flats & Duplex
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Key Building Statistics

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Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
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Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
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Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
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DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
799
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
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Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
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Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 958 Ellis St, San Francisco CA 94109
  • 956 Ellis St, San Francisco CA 94109
  • 231 Olive St, San Francisco CA 94109

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956-958 Ellis St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Brothers Of The Christian SP.o.box 3720 Napa CA 94558

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956-958 Ellis St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 956-958 Ellis St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-31 20:20:16+00:00 General Request Healthy Streets Operation Centerhomelessness_and_supportive_housinghousing_homeless request_for_service Open
2025-07-31 10:33:45+00:00 General Request Healthy Streets Operation Center - Individualhomelessness_and_supportive_housinghousing_homeless request_for_service Closed
2025-07-28 10:59:50+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2025-07-25 17:57:40+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2025-07-24 18:04:39+00:00 General Request Healthy Streets Operation Centerhomelessness_and_supportive_housinghousing_homeless request_for_service Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2000-10-19 00:00:00+00:002000-11-07 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesFront gate wont lock Not Active View on DBI
2000-06-20 00:00:00+00:002000-07-27 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesNo hot water-windows will not open. Not Active View on DBI
2000-02-24 00:00:00+00:002000-05-03 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesNo heat for two weeks. no locks on door/safety. Not Active View on DBI
1997-01-28 00:00:00+00:001997-02-21 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesWindows leak, one is broken Not Active View on DBI
1996-09-04 00:00:00+00:001996-10-11 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesHole in wall between kitchen and bathroom, water coming through ceiling and wall, main door lock broken, mailbox too. Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-03-30T00:00:00.000Z1000 - 1020 Franklin Stsleeping area requirements open
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2024-06-24 00:00:00+00:00700 False alarm or false call, otherNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 956-958 Ellis St.

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Electrical Permits

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

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Tenant Buyouts

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