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373 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0332014 · Last violation Jan 14, 2026 · Last complaint Jun 30, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
More violations than 84% of nearby buildings
More violations than 84% of buildings and more complaints than 88% 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: 3 violations · 10 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
3 open DBI violations
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Severe0
Serious1
Minor2
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
60
4 per year avg.↓ Down 23% in the last 2 years (10 vs 13 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
27
Severeⓘ2
Seriousⓘ20
Minorⓘ5
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
484
16 per year avg.↓ Down 85% in the last 2 years (3 vs 20 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
3
Severeⓘ0
Seriousⓘ1
Minorⓘ2

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
other sectionⓘ11 violations
building sectionⓘ8 violations
fire section2 violations
interior surfaces section2 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Elevators Everthing Else9 complaints
Mold And Mildew4 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect3 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above3 complaints
Visitor Policy Violations2 complaints
Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage2 complaints
Ventilation Inadequate Or None2 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas1 complaints
Security Inadequately Secured Perimeter1 complaints
Bathroom1 complaints
Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories1 complaints
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Violation log

484 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeMar 21, 2005interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)properly cover wall below sink, room 407.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
not activeMar 21, 2005fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)remove egress obstruction at window, rooms 106 and 107. if security bars are needed, they must be openable from inside without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge.
not activeMar 21, 2005fire sectionkeep smoke enclosure doors closed (807 hc)install door closer on roof door.
not activeMar 21, 2005fire sectionother fire violationsremove hot plate from room 315 (section 1001(i) hc)
not activeMar 21, 2005other sectioninspector commentsa certificate of final completion and occupancy issued 8/21/86 established the legal use of this hotel as 2 apartments, 53 guestrooms, and 12 guestrooms with cooking facilities on 6 floors of occupancy, including the basement. the basement is legal for one 4-room apartment. individual guestrooms are not legal in the basement, and may not be occupied.
not activeMar 21, 2005plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsremove loose, unused light fixture from wall in room 205. (section 1001e, hc)
not activeMar 21, 2005fire sectionother fire violationsrepair damaged transom at room 507. (section 1001(i).
not activeMar 21, 2005building sectionreplace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)for room 503.
not activeMar 21, 2005interior surfaces sectionrepair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)to ceiling, room 514, 508, 211
not activeFeb 15, 2005building sectionrepari inoperative elevator unit.1002 (b) s.f.h.c.inoperative elevator.
not activeJan 19, 2005building sectionremove debries,clean hallway and stairway carpeting throughout the premises .1306hc.insanitary public areas.
not activeJan 19, 2005building sectioninstall a drain cover over basement bathroom shower drain.1001hc.lack of a drain cover over basement shower drain.
not activeJan 7, 2005building sectionrepair stoped up bath tub drain on 1st floor community bathroom.1001hc.stoped up bath tub drain,in need of repairs.
not activeJan 7, 2005building section1)remove all construction materials,clean debries,hallway and stairway carpeting after each work day. 2)remove all personal belongings displayed outside gr#208.1001hc. 3)keep and maintain occupied floors,nuisance and dust free at all times.1306hc.insanitary public areas during major rehab.
not activeOct 15, 2004building sectionreplace soiled ,worn mattress and box spring in gr#106,#401.1308hc.insanitary,worn mattress and bedding at various locations.
not activeOct 15, 2004building section1)replaster and paint walls and ceiling surfaces in gr#106,401,411.1001hc./1301hc. 2)remove water damaged portion of ceiling surfaces in gr#306,replaster and paint same.1001hc./1301hc. 3)plug up wall opening under the hand wash basin in gr#306.1001hc.damaged ,peeling paint and plaster at various locations.
not activeOct 15, 2004building sectioninstall a hard wired single station smoke detector in gr#306.908hc.lack of a requiered smoke detector.(life safety hazard.)
not activeOct 15, 2004building sectionproperly seal all openings surrounding newly installed sprinkler pipes.1001hc.concentric openings surrounding sprinkler pipes penetrating wall surfaces are in need to be sealed throughout the premises.
not activeOct 15, 2004building section1)increase freequency of routine ,systematic pest and rodent control measures to the premises. 2)intensify pest control measures to:gr#306,gr#401,#411,gr#511.1001hc.roach and mice infestation throughout the premises.
not activeOct 15, 2004building section1)repair overhead leaks (repeated violations )causing water damage to ceiling surfaces above entry door to gr#105. note: the ceiling surfaces were saggy water damaged on verge of collapse.1001hc. 2)repair leaking faucet in gr.#106,gr#303,gr.#411.1001hc. 3)repair broken window ,sash and hardware in gr#215,306,gr#401. 4)repair/replace leaking p trap under hand wash basin in gr#215.1001hc. 5)repair/replacre broken door jamb in gr#401.1001a variety of maintanance violations in various guestrooms.
not activeOct 15, 2004building section1)repair/replace ceiling light in : gr#303,gr#306.504hc./1001hc.inoperative ceiling light in gr#306.
not activeOct 15, 2004building sectionreplace soiled worn carpeting in gr#106,#511.1306hc.dirty old stained carpeting at various locations.
not activeOct 4, 2004building section1)repair collapsed top pane to guestroom window in gr#416. 2)connect sash cords to sash weights to assure proper window operation in gr#416.1001hc.malfunctioning guestroom windows in gr#416.
not activeOct 4, 2004building sectiontest,repair or replace single station hard wired smoke detector in gr#416.908hc.inoperative smoke detector in gr#416.
not activeOct 4, 2004building sectionextend base of closet in gr#416 to wall.base of linen closet terminates mid stream in gr#416.
not activeOct 4, 2004building sectionreplace defective faucet,repair leaking p trap in gr#416.1001hc.defective faucet,with worn treads and leaking trap in gr#416.
not activeAug 10, 2004building section1)replace cracked inoperative 5th floor toilet unit.1001hc. 2)clean and sanitize bathroom floor surfaces.1306hc.,cracked toilet unit.
not activeJul 9, 2004interior surfaces sectionreplace mattress (1308 hc)#409.
not activeJul 9, 2004building sectionrepair window latches or hardware (1001(b)hc)repair the window lock in the 5th floor common shower.
not activeJul 9, 2004plumbing and electrical sectionrepair toilet (1001f hc)repair the leaking plumbing of the 5th floor common toilet. the tank is constantly filling.
not activeJul 9, 2004plumbing and electrical sectionrepair electrical outlet (1001e hc)#306.
not activeJul 9, 2004security requirements sectionprovide single cylinder deadbolt locks with a minimum 1" throw for entry doors of the following units. (706 hc)#411-repair the entry door lock.
not activeJul 9, 2004sanitation sectioneliminate rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)#306.
not activeJul 9, 2004other sectioninspector commentsimportant note: it is the owner's responsibility to attend the reinspection scheduled below (or to send a representative). if this is not possible, it is the owner's responsibility to secure another inspection date, and continue to do so until all violations are inspected for compliance. it is also the owner's responsibility to provide prior notification of intended entry to all affected tenants as required by california civil code section 1954 (housing code section 303(b)).
not activeJul 7, 2004building sectionrepair 5th floor toilet flushing mechanism.1001hc.toilet flushing mechanism on the 5th floor is defective.
not activeJul 7, 2004building sectionrepair/replace leaking trap,supply under handwash basin in gr#105.1001hc.handwash basin is leaking at base. water is being collected in a bucket in gr#105.
not activeJul 7, 2004building section1)eliminate overhead leaks causing water damaged ceiling surfaces over entry door in gr#105. 2)remove water damaged,flaking portions of walls and ceiling surfaces in #105. 3)resheetrock ,replaster and paint damaged surfaces.1301hc. 4)cover all wall and ceiling openings around sprinkler pipes.1001hc./1301hc.water damaged walls and ceiling surfaces in gr#105.
not activeJul 7, 2004building section1)repair damaged wall surfaces at side of 2nd floor shower room door.1001hc. 2)remove mold and mildew from shower stalls,as well as tile surfaces surrounding shower room windows on all floors.1306hc. 3)replace missing tiles around shower room windows,regrout and properly seal surfaces to prevent water infiltration.1001hc.public bathrooms were found to be in disrepair.
not activeApr 13, 2004plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)see attachment and provide bright lights in the common toilets and bathrooms for safety and so that they can be thoroughly cleaned.
not activeApr 13, 2004other sectionprovide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701c hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004building sectionreplace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004interior surfaces sectionrepair floor/covering (1001b,j,o hc)see attachment and patch the deteriorating concrete in the basement near the garbage storage area.
not activeApr 13, 2004building sectionrepair window glazing seal (1001(h),(j),& 708 hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004plumbing and electrical sectionrepair lightswitch/fixture/outlet (1001e hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004sanitation sectionremove rubbish or trash (1306,1307 hc)throughout the basement, at the bottom of and every window sill in the west side lightwell, and at the rear. these areas must be cleaned regularly enough to maintain a sanitary condition.
not activeApr 13, 2004building sectionrepair stairs (1001(b)(13)hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004security requirements sectionprovide easily visible room numbers (712a9a hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004building sectionrepair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004other sectioninspector commentsimportant note: it is the owner's responsibility to attend the reinspection scheduled below (or to send a representative), and to provide access to the areas cited. if this is not possible, it is the owner's responsibility to secure another inspection date, and continue to do so until all violations are inspected for compliance. it is also the owner's responsibility to provide prior notification of intended entry to all affected tenants as required by california civil code section 1954 (housing code section 303(b)).
not activeMar 21, 2005
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
properly cover wall below sink, room 407.
not activeMar 21, 2005
fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
remove egress obstruction at window, rooms 106 and 107. if security bars are needed, they must be openable from inside without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge.
not activeMar 21, 2005
fire section · keep smoke enclosure doors closed (807 hc)
install door closer on roof door.
not activeMar 21, 2005
fire section · other fire violations
remove hot plate from room 315 (section 1001(i) hc)
not activeMar 21, 2005
other section · inspector comments
a certificate of final completion and occupancy issued 8/21/86 established the legal use of this hotel as 2 apartments, 53 guestrooms, and 12 guestrooms with cooking facilities on 6 floors of occupancy, including the basement. the basement is legal for one 4-room apartment. individual guestrooms are not legal in the basement, and may not be occupied.
not activeMar 21, 2005
plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
remove loose, unused light fixture from wall in room 205. (section 1001e, hc)
not activeMar 21, 2005
fire section · other fire violations
repair damaged transom at room 507. (section 1001(i).
not activeMar 21, 2005
building section · replace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)
for room 503.
not activeMar 21, 2005
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)
to ceiling, room 514, 508, 211
not activeFeb 15, 2005
building section · repari inoperative elevator unit.1002 (b) s.f.h.c.
inoperative elevator.
not activeJan 19, 2005
building section · remove debries,clean hallway and stairway carpeting throughout the premises .1306hc.
insanitary public areas.
not activeJan 19, 2005
building section · install a drain cover over basement bathroom shower drain.1001hc.
lack of a drain cover over basement shower drain.
not activeJan 7, 2005
building section · repair stoped up bath tub drain on 1st floor community bathroom.1001hc.
stoped up bath tub drain,in need of repairs.
not activeJan 7, 2005
building section · 1)remove all construction materials,clean debries,hallway and stairway carpeting after each work day. 2)remove all personal belongings displayed outside gr#208.1001hc. 3)keep and maintain occupied floors,nuisance and dust free at all times.1306hc.
insanitary public areas during major rehab.
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · replace soiled ,worn mattress and box spring in gr#106,#401.1308hc.
insanitary,worn mattress and bedding at various locations.
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · 1)replaster and paint walls and ceiling surfaces in gr#106,401,411.1001hc./1301hc. 2)remove water damaged portion of ceiling surfaces in gr#306,replaster and paint same.1001hc./1301hc. 3)plug up wall opening under the hand wash basin in gr#306.1001hc.
damaged ,peeling paint and plaster at various locations.
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · install a hard wired single station smoke detector in gr#306.908hc.
lack of a requiered smoke detector.(life safety hazard.)
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · properly seal all openings surrounding newly installed sprinkler pipes.1001hc.
concentric openings surrounding sprinkler pipes penetrating wall surfaces are in need to be sealed throughout the premises.
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · 1)increase freequency of routine ,systematic pest and rodent control measures to the premises. 2)intensify pest control measures to:gr#306,gr#401,#411,gr#511.1001hc.
roach and mice infestation throughout the premises.
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · 1)repair overhead leaks (repeated violations )causing water damage to ceiling surfaces above entry door to gr#105. note: the ceiling surfaces were saggy water damaged on verge of collapse.1001hc. 2)repair leaking faucet in gr.#106,gr#303,gr.#411.1001hc. 3)repair broken window ,sash and hardware in gr#215,306,gr#401. 4)repair/replace leaking p trap under hand wash basin in gr#215.1001hc. 5)repair/replacre broken door jamb in gr#401.1001
a variety of maintanance violations in various guestrooms.
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · 1)repair/replace ceiling light in : gr#303,gr#306.504hc./1001hc.
inoperative ceiling light in gr#306.
not activeOct 15, 2004
building section · replace soiled worn carpeting in gr#106,#511.1306hc.
dirty old stained carpeting at various locations.
not activeOct 4, 2004
building section · 1)repair collapsed top pane to guestroom window in gr#416. 2)connect sash cords to sash weights to assure proper window operation in gr#416.1001hc.
malfunctioning guestroom windows in gr#416.
not activeOct 4, 2004
building section · test,repair or replace single station hard wired smoke detector in gr#416.908hc.
inoperative smoke detector in gr#416.
not activeOct 4, 2004
building section · extend base of closet in gr#416 to wall.
base of linen closet terminates mid stream in gr#416.
not activeOct 4, 2004
building section · replace defective faucet,repair leaking p trap in gr#416.1001hc.
defective faucet,with worn treads and leaking trap in gr#416.
not activeAug 10, 2004
building section · 1)replace cracked inoperative 5th floor toilet unit.1001hc. 2)clean and sanitize bathroom floor surfaces.1306hc.
,cracked toilet unit.
not activeJul 9, 2004
interior surfaces section · replace mattress (1308 hc)
#409.
not activeJul 9, 2004
building section · repair window latches or hardware (1001(b)hc)
repair the window lock in the 5th floor common shower.
not activeJul 9, 2004
plumbing and electrical section · repair toilet (1001f hc)
repair the leaking plumbing of the 5th floor common toilet. the tank is constantly filling.
not activeJul 9, 2004
plumbing and electrical section · repair electrical outlet (1001e hc)
#306.
not activeJul 9, 2004
security requirements section · provide single cylinder deadbolt locks with a minimum 1" throw for entry doors of the following units. (706 hc)
#411-repair the entry door lock.
not activeJul 9, 2004
sanitation section · eliminate rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
#306.
not activeJul 9, 2004
other section · inspector comments
important note: it is the owner's responsibility to attend the reinspection scheduled below (or to send a representative). if this is not possible, it is the owner's responsibility to secure another inspection date, and continue to do so until all violations are inspected for compliance. it is also the owner's responsibility to provide prior notification of intended entry to all affected tenants as required by california civil code section 1954 (housing code section 303(b)).
not activeJul 7, 2004
building section · repair 5th floor toilet flushing mechanism.1001hc.
toilet flushing mechanism on the 5th floor is defective.
not activeJul 7, 2004
building section · repair/replace leaking trap,supply under handwash basin in gr#105.1001hc.
handwash basin is leaking at base. water is being collected in a bucket in gr#105.
not activeJul 7, 2004
building section · 1)eliminate overhead leaks causing water damaged ceiling surfaces over entry door in gr#105. 2)remove water damaged,flaking portions of walls and ceiling surfaces in #105. 3)resheetrock ,replaster and paint damaged surfaces.1301hc. 4)cover all wall and ceiling openings around sprinkler pipes.1001hc./1301hc.
water damaged walls and ceiling surfaces in gr#105.
not activeJul 7, 2004
building section · 1)repair damaged wall surfaces at side of 2nd floor shower room door.1001hc. 2)remove mold and mildew from shower stalls,as well as tile surfaces surrounding shower room windows on all floors.1306hc. 3)replace missing tiles around shower room windows,regrout and properly seal surfaces to prevent water infiltration.1001hc.
public bathrooms were found to be in disrepair.
not activeApr 13, 2004
plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
see attachment and provide bright lights in the common toilets and bathrooms for safety and so that they can be thoroughly cleaned.
not activeApr 13, 2004
other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable room for 13 hrs between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701c hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
building section · replace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
interior surfaces section · repair floor/covering (1001b,j,o hc)
see attachment and patch the deteriorating concrete in the basement near the garbage storage area.
not activeApr 13, 2004
building section · repair window glazing seal (1001(h),(j),& 708 hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
plumbing and electrical section · repair lightswitch/fixture/outlet (1001e hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
sanitation section · remove rubbish or trash (1306,1307 hc)
throughout the basement, at the bottom of and every window sill in the west side lightwell, and at the rear. these areas must be cleaned regularly enough to maintain a sanitary condition.
not activeApr 13, 2004
building section · repair stairs (1001(b)(13)hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
security requirements section · provide easily visible room numbers (712a9a hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
building section · repair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
see attachment.
not activeApr 13, 2004
other section · inspector comments
important note: it is the owner's responsibility to attend the reinspection scheduled below (or to send a representative), and to provide access to the areas cited. if this is not possible, it is the owner's responsibility to secure another inspection date, and continue to do so until all violations are inspected for compliance. it is also the owner's responsibility to provide prior notification of intended entry to all affected tenants as required by california civil code section 1954 (housing code section 303(b)).
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