1215-1265 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Western Park Apartments, a 13-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1971 and managed by Western Park Apartments LP, contains 183 units and has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades over the past decade. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, particularly during the winter months of 2020-2021, with multiple tenant complaints about inadequate or excessive heat. More recent concerns have been raised about window ventilation, with a June 2023 complaint regarding window clamps preventing proper airflow, and an August 2022 gas line repair was completed.

The property has received attention for its life safety systems, with recent fire violations issued in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, and earlier issues including sprinkler system, alarm system, and extinguisher concerns documented between 2018 and 2023, though many have been marked as corrected. Significant building improvements include multiple reroofing projects (2017 and 2019), the installation of fire safety upgrades in 2013 including a comprehensive fire alarm system with detectors and strobes, and major electrical work in 2010 replacing old Federal Pacific equipment with new Square D panels throughout multiple floors. The building underwent substantial infrastructure modernization in 2013-2014, including plumbing renovations, the addition of a fire sprinkler system, and the installation of evacuation signs.

Two recent 311 calls in early 2025 related to encampments and sidewalk maintenance were reported near the property, though these are external to the building itself. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, many have been addressed through proper permits and corrections, with notable recent work including a 2022 emergency gas line repair and ongoing attention to HVAC system improvements. The property is subject to regular inspections and has maintained compliance with most building codes, though the recent sleeping area violation suggests there may still be outstanding concerns requiring attention.