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1135-1175 Ellis St

Western Addition, SF 94109 0735031 108 units · 3 fl · 1968

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
Above average
avg 5.1
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1135-1175 Ellis St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1968
2 or more units
108 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units108
Floors3
Year built1968
Total area69,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0735031
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Normandy Apartments
Mailing address
2799 California St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
032395

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1135 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1175 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1155 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The Normandy Apartments, located at 1135-1175 Ellis Street in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1968, containing 108 units of studio and one-bedroom apartments. The property is currently undergoing significant fire safety upgrades, with multiple recent permits issued or completed in 2023 for fire alarm system replacements and new low-frequency horns to meet current fire safety codes, with the most recent permit filed in October 2023 costing $77,000. Building management has been addressing various maintenance issues over the past year, including an active leak-related complaint from December 2024, concerns about elevator reliability affecting disabled residents in 2024, and recurring water intrusion problems noted by multiple residents between 2021-2024. A comprehensive rehabilitation project is currently under review that aims to address fire safety, building code compliance, and hazardous materials removal, while also preserving affordability for existing residents.

The building has a history of some maintenance challenges that have been addressed over time, including a significant roofing project completed in 2012 costing $40,000, and the replacement of multiple skylights. Several building violations and complaints related to fire safety systems have been documented, with most issues being corrected promptly. Recent complaints from 2024 indicate ongoing concerns about water leaks and elevator reliability, though many historical maintenance issues have been resolved. The property has experienced typical urban challenges such as garbage disposal issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in January 2025, though these do not directly impact resident safety or building conditions. While the building has had various fire-related incidents recorded, including cooking fires and electrical issues, none have resulted in civilian injuries, and most fire system violations have been promptly corrected when brought to management's attention. The current focus on fire alarm system upgrades and the proposed rehabilitation project suggest an active commitment to improving building safety and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 1135-1175 Ellis St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.7%
Moderate concern 62.9%
Severe concern 30.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1135-1175 Ellis St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 13
Caller reporting in no hot water in the building. stated it has been happening for a couple of months now and the owner is not doing anything about it.
Housing Inspection Services
Plumbing PermitMar 12
To install fire sprinkler system

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