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472 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0323015 · Last violation Jul 25, 2025 · Last complaint Aug 12, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
Around average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 60% of buildings and more complaints than 70% of buildings in Tenderloin. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 6 violations · 12 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
All DBI violations have been resolved
Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection, by current status.
Severe0
Serious0
Minor0

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Fire safety problems have been reported here.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Walk the exit route from the unit to the street and check the stairs and hallways are clear of stored items, and that fire doors close properly.
    details ▸

    California law requires safe fire or emergency exits leading to a street or hallway, and requires stairs, hallways and exits to be kept litter free. Storage areas, garages and basements must be kept free of combustible materials. San Francisco's Housing Code separately treats inadequate exits and inadequate fire protection equipment as conditions that make a building substandard, which is the finding behind a notice of violation.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • San Francisco Housing Code §1001(m), (n)
  2. Tenants here have reported no heat or no hot water.
    details ▸

    California law requires heating facilities in good working order, and plumbing facilities in good working order including hot and cold running water. A rental unit that substantially lacks either may be legally uninhabitable, which is the standard the implied warranty of habitability sets for every residential tenancy in the state.

311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
74
4 per year avg.↓ Down 25% in the last 2 years (12 vs 16 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
32
Severeⓘ3
Seriousⓘ20
Minorⓘ9
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1997
170
6 per year avg.↓ Down 57% in the last 2 years (6 vs 14 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
0
No open DBI violations on record.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Heating equipmentⓘ7 violations
Fire safetyⓘ2 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ1 violations
Heat / hot waterⓘ1 violations
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated8 violations
See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Mold And Mildew9 complaints
Inadequately Maintained Building Exterior5 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect5 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else2 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above2 complaints
Paint Peeling1 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking1 complaints
Security Inadequately Secured Perimeter1 complaints
Electrical Non Hazard1 complaints
Ventilation Inadequate Or None1 complaints
Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories1 complaints
Fire Hazard1 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat1 complaints
Infestation Bed Bugs1 complaints
Hide violations (170) ↑See complaints (74) →

Violation log

170 DBI violations · Closed

AllOpenClosed
StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeFeb 7, 2005building sectioninstall requiered door closures to: 1)toilet room accross gr#437. 2)4th floor shower room accross gr#442. 3)3rd floor shower room accross gr#342. 4)3rd floor toilet room accross #334. 5)3rd floor toilet room adjacent to gr#325. 6)2nd floor toilet room adjacent to gr#234. 7)2nd floor shower room adjacent to gr#243.sec. 912 s.f.h.c.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311

Ask how heat and hot water are supplied and who pays for them. If either fails once you live here, put the request to the landlord in writing and keep a copy.

  • California Tenant Guide
  • San Francisco Housing Code §701
  • Tenants here have reported mold.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Look for dark spots on walls, floors and ceilings, and for dry or wet spots, flaking or bubbling, or a damp or moldy smell, especially in bathrooms and closets.
    details ▸

    San Francisco's Health Code treats visible or otherwise demonstrable mold or mildew in a residential building as a public health nuisance in its own right. Under state law, mold that the landlord has notice of and that affects livability or health can also breach the implied warranty of habitability.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • San Francisco Health Code §581(b)(6)
    • lack of door closures to public bathrooms,shower rooms.
    not activeJan 11, 2005building section1)eliminate source and presence of mold and mildew from walls and ceiling surfaces of shower stalls,public bathrooms and shower rooms on each floor of occupancy.1001hc./1306hc. 2)strip,scrub and sanitize base of shower enclosures on all floors of occupancy on routine basis.1306hc.insanitary,moldy public bathrooms and shower rooms.
    not activeMar 24, 2003building sectionside iron gate in need of a door closure and a half an inch dead latch.replace single cylinder one inch dead bolt to iron gate leading to leavenworth st. with : a half an inch dead latch lock and a door closure.706hc.1001hc.
    not activeMar 20, 2003building sectionfailure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02.submit a building permit application with plans to the department of building inspection within 15 days of this notice to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02, section 904 s.f.h.c.
    not activeMar 5, 1999building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.480 ellis-routine and room to room.
    not activeMar 5, 1999smoke detection sectionrepair smoke detector (908 911 hc)repair smoke detector in room 405 and 241.
    not activeMar 5, 1999interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)repair damaged walls( which has peeling, cracking, and/or holes) in the following rooms: -405-410(windowledge)-417-418-429-341-338-310-259-221-241 -106. also in the third floor bath/shower room around the window ledge.
    not activeMar 5, 1999interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)repair damaged ceilings(which have peeling, cracking and/or holes) in the following rooms: -405-409-418-421-429-350--354-315-341-338-340-252-259-221 229-241-118. also repair peeling paint at the entrance lobby area.
    not activeMar 5, 1999interior surfaces sectionpaint walls (1001b,1301 hc)after repairs are made, paint all the areas.
    not activeMar 5, 1999interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)after repairs are made, paint all the areas.
    not activeMar 5, 1999interior surfaces sectiondisturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (sec.3604, sfbc) informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.—
    not activeMar 5, 1999interior surfaces sectionclean interior (1306 hc)clean carpet in room 409.
    not activeMar 5, 1999building sectionrepair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)need window operable in unit 302.
    not activeMar 5, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink (1001f hc)repair leaking faucet in room 336.
    not activeMar 5, 1999other sectionpost enclosed gas meter instructional diagram in a public area. (712 hc)in a visable area near the gas meters.
    not activeMar 5, 1999fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)remove padlock assembly from second egress door on the second floor.
    not activeMar 5, 1999other sectionprovide shutoff tool for gas utility shutoff (712 hc)in a visable area near the gas meters.
    not activeJun 11, 1997smoke detection sectionreplace smoke detector (908, 911 hc)replace smoke detectors rooms #231, 317. sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJun 11, 1997interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)remove damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard in room #330 at bathroom ceiling. sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJun 11, 1997interior surfaces sectionother interior violationsreplace cracked window #330 livingroom. sec 1001h.c.
    not activeFeb 7, 2005
    building section · install requiered door closures to: 1)toilet room accross gr#437. 2)4th floor shower room accross gr#442. 3)3rd floor shower room accross gr#342. 4)3rd floor toilet room accross #334. 5)3rd floor toilet room adjacent to gr#325. 6)2nd floor toilet room adjacent to gr#234. 7)2nd floor shower room adjacent to gr#243.sec. 912 s.f.h.c.
    lack of door closures to public bathrooms,shower rooms.
    not activeJan 11, 2005
    building section · 1)eliminate source and presence of mold and mildew from walls and ceiling surfaces of shower stalls,public bathrooms and shower rooms on each floor of occupancy.1001hc./1306hc. 2)strip,scrub and sanitize base of shower enclosures on all floors of occupancy on routine basis.1306hc.
    insanitary,moldy public bathrooms and shower rooms.
    not activeMar 24, 2003
    building section · side iron gate in need of a door closure and a half an inch dead latch.
    replace single cylinder one inch dead bolt to iron gate leading to leavenworth st. with : a half an inch dead latch lock and a door closure.706hc.1001hc.
    not activeMar 20, 2003
    building section · failure to file for necessary permits in order to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02.
    submit a building permit application with plans to the department of building inspection within 15 days of this notice to comply with the residential hotel sprinkler ordinance #170-02, section 904 s.f.h.c.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    480 ellis-routine and room to room.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    smoke detection section · repair smoke detector (908 911 hc)
    repair smoke detector in room 405 and 241.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
    repair damaged walls( which has peeling, cracking, and/or holes) in the following rooms: -405-410(windowledge)-417-418-429-341-338-310-259-221-241 -106. also in the third floor bath/shower room around the window ledge.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
    repair damaged ceilings(which have peeling, cracking and/or holes) in the following rooms: -405-409-418-421-429-350--354-315-341-338-340-252-259-221 229-241-118. also repair peeling paint at the entrance lobby area.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    interior surfaces section · paint walls (1001b,1301 hc)
    after repairs are made, paint all the areas.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
    after repairs are made, paint all the areas.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    interior surfaces section · disturbing lead based paint can be extremely dangerous to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. for interior or exterior paint removal : always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. if you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. if the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (sec.3604, sfbc) informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. you can contact the san francisco childhood lead poisoning prevention program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. if you cause lead dust to be created, you could be liable for any illness caused by the dust. ordinance #446-97.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    interior surfaces section · clean interior (1306 hc)
    clean carpet in room 409.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    building section · repair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)
    need window operable in unit 302.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    plumbing and electrical section · repair sink (1001f hc)
    repair leaking faucet in room 336.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    other section · post enclosed gas meter instructional diagram in a public area. (712 hc)
    in a visable area near the gas meters.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
    remove padlock assembly from second egress door on the second floor.
    not activeMar 5, 1999
    other section · provide shutoff tool for gas utility shutoff (712 hc)
    in a visable area near the gas meters.
    not activeJun 11, 1997
    smoke detection section · replace smoke detector (908, 911 hc)
    replace smoke detectors rooms #231, 317. sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJun 11, 1997
    interior surfaces section · remove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)
    remove damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard in room #330 at bathroom ceiling. sec 1001h.c.
    not activeJun 11, 1997
    interior surfaces section · other interior violations
    replace cracked window #330 livingroom. sec 1001h.c.
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