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2054-2056 Ellis St

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1101009D 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 2054-2056 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 area2,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1101009D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Williams Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Williams Gary & Rebecca Tru 2054 Ellis St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
121216

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2054 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2056 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 2054-2056 Ellis St is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Anza Vista, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Williams Family Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements, with major renovations completed in 2014 including comprehensive bathroom remodels in both units, a kitchen remodel in unit 2054, installation of new hardwood floors, a high-efficiency furnace, modern lighting fixtures, and replacement of back French doors in unit 2054. These improvements also encompassed electrical system upgrades with a 200-amp service installation and three meters, along with plumbing enhancements including the installation of two new water heaters and laundry facilities. The property has a documented history of maintenance, with earlier repairs noted in 1992 including decking repairs and roof replacement, though those permits have since expired.

More recent history of the property shows typical urban challenges, with several 311 calls recorded between 2009 and 2024, primarily related to street cleaning issues, illegal postings, and scooter complaints, though none of these incidents directly pertained to the building's structure or management. A smoke scare incident was recorded at some point, but no civilian injuries were reported. The most recent building-related activity was a street cleaning issue involving human waste or urine in September 2024, though this appears to relate to public street conditions rather than building maintenance. The 2014 renovations, valued at approximately $140,000, represented a substantial investment in modernizing the property while preserving its historical character, and the building has remained relatively stable since then with regular maintenance being carried out as needed.

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Risk rating

How 2054-2056 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
56th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 60 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 77.5%
Moderate concern 15.9%
Severe concern 6.6%
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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2054-2056 Ellis St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 07
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$25,000 · Complete

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