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1925-1927 Ellis St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1127025 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 Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1925-1927 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,237 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1127025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rodolfo & Karen Cancino Lvg
Mailing address
Cancino Rodolfo & Karen Tru 1927 Ellis St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
050498

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1927 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1925 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1925-1927 Ellis Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, owned by Rodolfo & Karen Cancino Lvg and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent major work occurring between 2020-2021, including a substantial kitchen remodel costing $49,000 that involved casework and appliance replacement, as well as structural modifications to enlarge the dining room. During this period, both water heaters were replaced with high-efficiency units, and electrical work was performed to update outlets, switches, and lighting. The building has received consistent maintenance attention, including window replacements (five windows in 2010, three windows in 2009, and retrofitting in 2011), dry rot siding replacement in 2015, and seismic strengthening of the garage area in 2003.

Recent maintenance issues have emerged that warrant attention, including an open sidewalk defect reported in October 2024 involving a collapsed sidewalk, and water leak issues in January 2024. The property has experienced periodic maintenance needs typical of its age, including plumbing updates (house trap replaced in 2010, various fixtures in 2020-2021), heating system improvements (furnace installation in 2015), and roof maintenance (re-roofing in 2009). The building's owners have demonstrated regular investment in property upgrades, including the installation of a solar PV system in 2009 and various interior improvements. While there have been some quality-of-life issues reported through 311 calls, such as sidewalk parking violations and graffiti, these have generally been resolved promptly. The property appears to be well-maintained overall, with systematic upgrades to key systems and regular addressing of maintenance needs, though the recent sidewalk collapse and water leak issues represent current challenges that may impact resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 1925-1927 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
96th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 7 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.8%
Moderate concern 8.2%
Severe concern 3.0%
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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The story over time

1925-1927 Ellis St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Apr 23
Work category: 1p; replace both water heaters with high efficiency units.
Expired
Plumbing PermitJan 15
Replace plumbing fixture in kitchen, relocate gas line

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