985-995 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The 54-unit, 7-story apartment building at 985-995 Ellis Street, built in 1931 and currently owned by 950 B14 De LLC, has undergone significant recent improvements and faced multiple regulatory challenges. Most notably, the building is currently addressing multiple fire code violations as of November 2024, with issues related to the fire command center features and UL certification. Recent fire safety improvements include a filed permit from May 2024 to upgrade fire alarm systems to current codes with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The building has completed numerous unit renovations between 2018 and 2024, including kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, ADU conversions, and the installation of washer/dryer facilities in multiple units. Infrastructure improvements include a 2020 replacement of the domestic water service line and an EV charger installation in 2021. The property has experienced several serious maintenance and management issues in recent years.

A November 2022 complaint highlighted concerns about power outages and an allegedly uncommunicative management structure, while a 2021 complaint noted water damage and unauthorized work in unit #58. There have been multiple fire safety violations and complaints between 2021 and 2024, including issues with fire escape maintenance, alarm systems, and sleeping area requirements that remain open as of late 2023. The building's management has shown responsiveness to many maintenance issues, as evidenced by the prompt completion of various unit improvements and infrastructure upgrades. However, the recurring nature of fire safety violations and the timeline of some repairs and improvements suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance across all building systems and regulations.