476 Ellington Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

The property at 476 Ellington Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Elizabeth H. Gomez. The building has a significant history of violations and maintenance issues, particularly in the basement, where unauthorized modifications and occupancy patterns were documented.

In 2014, major violations were recorded regarding improper occupancy, unapproved construction, inadequate safety features, and lack of proper utilities, which were addressed through a $15,000 building permit in 2015 requiring the removal of unauthorized interior walls and bathroom facilities. Multiple complaints have been filed between 2013-2021, indicating concerning issues such as water damage, mold, illegal units, possible overcrowding, and safety hazards including inadequate fire escape routes and missing smoke detectors. Recent improvements to the property include a furnace replacement in 2021 and a house trap replacement in 2024, though the building's maintenance history shows periodic plumbing and electrical issues requiring attention, including a sewer line repair in 2011 and electrical corrections in 2016.

The building has experienced several concerning conditions in recent years, with documented complaints about structural issues, including a report of falling plaster in 2021, and concerns about mold and rotting walls in 2019 and 2018, respectively. The property has generated numerous 311 calls in early 2025 primarily related to garbage, debris, and parking issues outside the building, though these are more recent service requests and may not directly reflect on the building's current condition. The most recent permit activity involves basic maintenance work (house trap replacement) conducted in January 2024, while previous permits show compliance with past violations and infrastructure improvements. The property's history indicates a past pattern of unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues that have required ongoing remediation, with varying degrees of compliance demonstrated through building permits and recorded violations.