1801-1833 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The 18-unit apartment building at 1801-1833 Ellis Street, constructed in 1907 and owned by 1801-33 Ellis Street LLC, has experienced numerous significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. Most recently, the building has faced recurring fire safety violations, with multiple infractions documented in 2023-2024 including problems with alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and sleeping area requirements. Notably, there was an active soft story retrofit violation complaint filed in 2016, though subsequent records indicate that seismic retrofit work was completed in 2017 in compliance with San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program.

The building has a history of water-related issues, with substantial dry rot repairs required in 2002-2012, including multiple permits for addressing this problem at costs exceeding $10,000. Several building complaints from 2017 documented security and maintenance concerns including broken locks, exposed wiring, and plumbing issues. A 2020 complaint raised concerns about the building's soft story status, though subsequent permits suggest some compliance with retrofitting requirements.

Recent fire safety inspections in 2023-2024 have resulted in citations for multiple fire code violations, though most have been marked as abated. The property's maintenance history includes various repairs to rear stairs, drainage systems, and exterior siding, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges. While the building has achieved completion of certain safety requirements (including seismic retrofitting), the recurring nature of fire safety violations and historical maintenance issues suggest ongoing monitoring of building conditions is warranted.