261 Ellsworth St, San Francisco, CA 94110

261 Ellsworth Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, located in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, currently owned by Darius Ghassemian. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2015, the building experienced a cluster of violations related to electrical safety, fire egress, smoke detection, and mold, all of which were resolved by September 2015 through various improvements including electrical upgrades, kitchen remodeling, window replacements, and stair repairs.

More recent concerns have emerged regarding dryer vent installation issues in 2021, with complaints filed about debris affecting neighboring units. The building's maintenance history shows substantial investment in infrastructure improvements, including a complete electrical system upgrade in 2015, roof replacement, and conversion of overhead electrical service to underground in 2008. Regular maintenance work has been performed, such as stair repairs and window replacements, demonstrating ongoing upkeep of the property's essential systems.

The building has experienced multiple parking-related issues in recent years, particularly regarding driveway access, with several citations issued between 2019 and 2023. Two recent parking enforcement cases were initiated in October and December 2023, though officers were unable to locate the vehicles in both instances. The property has also been the subject of several 311 calls related to various service requests, including sidewalk concerns and building inspections, indicating active engagement with city services for maintenance and compliance matters.