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747 Ellis St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0740022 14 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Tenderloin
At or below average
avg 12.0
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 747 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 1910
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1910
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units14
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area9,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0740022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
032921

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Initial analysis

747 Ellis Street is a 3-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by 747 Ellis I7 Lp. The property has undergone significant renovation work in recent years, with multiple unit upgrades completed between 2020-2022, including kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations in units 1, 2, 7, 11, and 12, as well as the installation of modern appliances such as washers and dryers. Of particular note is the building's fire safety system improvements, with a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2022 costing over $55,000 to meet current code requirements. More recently, plumbing work was completed in 2024 for sewer lateral replacement, indicating ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

The building has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over its recent history. In 2024, multiple fire code violations were issued related to standpipe systems and sleeping area requirements, though previous fire system violations from 2022 and 2017 were resolved. There have been recent tenant complaints regarding sanitation and pest control issues, including reports of trash accumulation and rodent infestations in early 2024, as well as concerns about laundry facility access. Historical violations from 2016-2017 included various safety concerns such as stairs, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape maintenance, all of which were subsequently abated. While the building has undergone substantial modernization through unit improvements and fire safety upgrades, the frequency of maintenance issues and recent complaints about common areas and pest control suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood is also reflected in the number of 311 calls related to the surrounding area, including reports of graffiti and debris, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 747 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
79th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 36 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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 27.2%
Moderate concern 47.1%
Severe concern 25.7%
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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The story over time

747 Ellis St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Jul 28
Work category: 2pb; replacement of plumbing under unit 14 and patio location.
Complete
Fire ComplaintJul 23
Alarm Systems

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