857 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The property at 857 Ellis Street is a two-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the Zivka Urosevic Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a seismic upgrade in 1999 and compliance work for parapet ordinances in 1996.

More recently, there have been multiple fire safety inspections and violations recorded in 2023-2024, including issues with alarm systems, sprinkler/standpipe systems, and sleeping area requirements, though most of these have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Violation Issued." The building experienced considerable maintenance and safety challenges in late 2016 through 2017, with multiple complaints and violations related to safety equipment (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors), security concerns, broken windows, and various housing quality issues including rodent infestation and plumbing problems. Recent history (2023-2025) shows ongoing concerns with building security and maintenance, particularly regarding encampments, graffiti, and debris issues in the vicinity of the property.

Fire safety remains a current concern, with the most recent violations issued for alarm system maintenance and sleeping area requirements in 2024. The building's historical record shows a pattern of deferred maintenance and reactive responses to violations, though many past issues have been addressed through completed permits and abated violations.