747 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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.