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2101-2109 Ellis St

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1125001 5 units · 3 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Anza Vista — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Anza Vista average of 1.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2101-2109 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 1924
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area5,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1125001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2107 Ellis St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
November 10, 2006

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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2101 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2105 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2107 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2109 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2103 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 2101-2109 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
24thpercentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2101-2109 Ellis St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 12
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 12
Other illegal parking

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