725 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The six-story, 53-unit multi-family residential building at 725 Ellis Street, owned by SF Multifamily IV Property, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent and troubling pattern of elevator outages throughout 2024, with multiple complaints documented between January and October 2024, including reports of disabled residents being particularly affected. In addition, there were violations for sleeping area requirements in late 2023 that remain open as of 2024.

Recent housing inspection records from late 2023 indicate concerns about window issues, water intrusion, and insect infestations in multiple units. The building has undergone several renovation projects in recent years, including substantial unit improvements in 2020-2021 involving kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple apartments, window replacements in Unit 608 (2024), and various plumbing system updates including boiler replacements in 2018 and 2022. The property has a documented history of elevator maintenance issues, with complaints dating back to 2001, and more recently in numerous complaints throughout 2024.

Building violations from 2023-2024 have included problems with alarm systems, blocked exits, and various fire safety concerns that have been marked as corrected or are in the process of being resolved. The building's infrastructure has received attention through multiple permits for electrical system upgrades, including a new 600-amp service installation in 2017-2019, and various apartment-specific improvements. While many renovation projects have been completed successfully, the persistent issues with building systems (especially the elevator) and recent violations related to safety requirements suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.