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2043-2045 Ellis St

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1126026A 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Anza Vista
Above average
avg 1.2
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Anza Vista average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2043-2045 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 1902
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 built1902
Total area2,776 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1126026A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kaiser Peter N
Mailing address
78 Central Ave Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
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2045 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2043 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2043-2045 Ellis Street, owned by Peter N. Kaiser, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure constructed in 1902 in the Anza Vista neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including a fire system replacement in September 2023 costing $22,768 to meet updated fire code requirements, and a complete fire alarm system installation in March 2024. Previous improvements include window replacements and roof work completed in 2016, along with water heater replacements around the same time.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with several active building violations as of 2022-2023. Current violations include concerns about water leaks, lead-based paint, damaged cabinets, and various interior surface issues such as floor covering, electrical, and window repairs. A significant complaint from March 2022 raised safety concerns about scaffolding blocking access to a fire escape and questions about incomplete repair work. The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with violations related to alarm system maintenance as recently as September 2024. Historical records show earlier fire system installations in the 1980s, including sprinklers in the basement garage. While some past violations have been resolved, the persistence of certain maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep and code compliance.

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Risk rating

How 2043-2045 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
12th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 20.8%
Moderate concern 66.0%
Severe concern 13.2%
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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2043-2045 Ellis St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Sep 27
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
Electrical PermitMar 15
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. fire alarm system,smokes,pulls,horn strobes,wireless communicator,75db sounders inside unit.

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