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1913-1915 Ellis St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1127028 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 1913-1915 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 area3,510 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1127028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wayne Wingleong Lew & Vivia
Mailing address
Revoc Tr/lew Wayne W & Tsen 666 Post St Apt 1700 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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1913 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1915 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1913-1915 Ellis Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood. Built in 1900, this flats/duplex structure is currently owned by Wayne Wingleong Lew & Vivia and contains two residential units. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair work over the years, with the most recent major work being a $10,000 repair of the back deck and railing completed in 2019. Other notable improvements include the replacement of two water heaters in 2012, a switch and heater circuit installation in 2005, and a roofing project completed in 2000 at a cost of $7,550.

The building's history includes some concerning safety incidents in the late 1990s, particularly regarding electrical issues. A serious complaint was filed in December 1997 documenting multiple problems including peeling paint, rotted front stairs, roof leaks, ceiling issues, and ungrounded electrical outlets, with reports of shower shock experiences. These electrical concerns were addressed in 1998 through inspections and presumably repairs. Between 2019 and 2023, the property has primarily generated concerns related to parking issues, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations, though most were unable to be validated by responding officers. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of infrastructure, particularly regarding exterior elements like roofing, decking, and water systems, suggesting ongoing property management awareness of maintenance needs. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations and street tree maintenance, rather than building-specific problems, indicating that major building systems have been stable in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1913-1915 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
79th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 35 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.6%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 15.0%
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

1913-1915 Ellis St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jun 24
Run a new 3/4" pipe from the existing garage panel to the kitchen for 4-5 new 20amp 120v circuits. install afci/gfi protection and plugs per code.
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