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2036 Ellis St

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1101009B 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Anza Vista
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Anza Vista average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2036 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1101009B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wheatley Horace
Mailing address
Wheatley Lucille & Mary Ell 42 Lasalle Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
030218

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 2036 Ellis Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Anza Vista neighborhood, owned by Horace Wheatley and constructed in 1900. The building has experienced several significant phases of vacancy-related issues, most notably between 2010 and 2015, when multiple violations were recorded regarding failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance (194-09), including requirements for registration and associated fees totaling $765.00. During this period, the property was officially declared vacant in November 2014 and these violations were eventually abated by January 2015.

The property has also faced ongoing fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2017 and 2022 involving alarm systems and sprinkler/standpipe systems. While some of these issues were promptly corrected, including violations in March 2017 and January 2021, a violation for sprinkler/standpipe systems issued in June 2022 remained open until September 2022. Historical issues include electrical problems and mold/mildew documented in 2002. More recently, the property has experienced several urban maintenance challenges, with multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2024 regarding tree root damage to sidewalks, as well as issues related to garbage, debris, and parking violations in the vicinity. The most recent incident was a property damage case involving tree maintenance, recorded in August 2024. A planning record indicates consideration for constructing additional housing units on the vacant portion of the lot, though this appears to be informational only.

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Risk rating

How 2036 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
57th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 58 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.6%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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