2101-2109 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The three-story, 5-unit apartment building at 2101-2109 Ellis Street, owned by Yver Benoite, was constructed in 1924 and has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (as a Tier 3 building), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2011-2012, substantial improvements were made including a comprehensive remodel of multiple units, installation of new tankless water heaters for all units, and extensive electrical upgrades including new lighting, switches, and appliance installations.

Recent maintenance work includes a 2019 repair of staircase dryrot and guardrails at the rear of the building, and the replacement of 18 windows in 2018 with wood windows matching existing specifications. The building has experienced some maintenance and safety issues requiring attention, particularly in 2014-2015, when there were multiple heating and electrical complaints from tenants regarding inconsistent electrical flow and heating problems. These issues, along with violations related to stairs, fire proofing, and a delayed soft-story retrofit screening form submission, were all addressed and abated by April 2015.

The property has consistently been maintained, with regular updates to systems and features. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations, debris, and graffiti, which are generally considered routine maintenance matters. A 2016 tenant buyout occurred at 2105 Ellis Street for $18,000, affecting one tenant, though the current status of this unit is not specified in the records.