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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

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 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.
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
60
4 per year avg.↑ Up 25% in the last 2 years (10 vs 8 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 77% in the last 2 years (3 vs 13 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
3
Severeⓘ0
Seriousⓘ1
Minorⓘ2

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Fire safetyⓘ6 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ1 violations
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated15 violations
2 still open. See violation log below.

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
Hide violations (484) ↑See complaints (60) →

Violation log

484 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeDec 21, 2000interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)repair water damaged walls at room # 105 repair lose plaster at walls at room # 105 . repair wall at hallway next to bathroom # 416. repair bathroom wall adjacent to room # 105.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
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)
  • Tenants here have reported pests.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Look along baseboards and inside low cabinets for droppings, greasy rub marks or tracks, and check whether the bins outside overflow and whether gaps around exterior doors are sealed.
    details ▸

    California law requires buildings and grounds to be kept clean and sanitary and free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents and vermin. San Francisco requires property owners to keep their property free of vermin, and requires an owner or manager to respond to a tenant's bed bug complaint by hiring a licensed pest control operator.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • SF.gov, Keeping your building free of vermin
    • not activeDec 21, 2000interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)repair paint at hallway ceilings adjacent or next to rooms # 504, 511, 510.
    not activeDec 21, 2000building sectionrepair window sash cords (1001(h) hc)repair sash cords at bathroom adjacent to room # 510, 310.
    not activeDec 21, 2000interior surfaces sectioneliminate mold/mildew on ceiling (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)eliminate mold/ mildew from walls and ceiling at room # 105. eliminate mold / mildew from bathroom next to rooms # 416, 516.
    not activeDec 21, 2000interior surfaces sectionrepair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)repair water damaged carpet at room # 105.
    not activeDec 21, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink (1001f hc) - shower headrepair shower head at bathroom next to or adjacent to room # 416.
    not activeDec 21, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)provide adequate lighting at hallway adjacent to rooms # 514, 415, 304, 216 . repair lighting at bathrooms next to rooms # 416, 516, 316.
    not activeDec 21, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionprovide electrical permit (90.25 ec)provide a electrical permit for lighting to be installed adjacent to rooms # 514, 415, 304, 216.
    not activeDec 21, 2000building sectionreplace handrails (802(c),1001(b)(13) hc)repair handrail at hallway adjacent to room # 303.
    not activeDec 21, 2000sanitation sectionremove rubbish or trash at garbage area (1304,1306,1001b hc)clean up trash at garage room at basement (can are over filled). clean trash from lightwells (below rooms # 516, 503.)
    not activeDec 21, 2000other 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)check time clock and thermostat upon reinspection.
    not activeDec 21, 2000other sectioninspector commentscheck storage room at basement (no key / no entry) provide number to room # 107.
    not activeDec 21, 2000other sectionmiscellaneous violationsrepair elevator (elevator has drop below floor level creating a tripping hazards sfhc 1001, 713 ) 48 hour to complete repair. repair door casing at bathroom next to room # 516 (broken). repair floor at hallway adjacent to bathroom and next to rear stairway at room # 310 .
    not activeDec 21, 2000building sectionrepair window glazing seal (1001(h),(j),& 708 hc)repair window glazing at hallway next rear stairway at room # 310.
    not activeNov 14, 2000building sectionwalls and ceiling surfaces in #214 are in need to be painted.replaster and paint walls and ceiling surfaces in #214.1301hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000building sectionworn,soiled,insanitary carpetingreplace worn insanitary carpeting in #214.1306hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000building sectionlack of a smoke detectpr in the unit.replace hard wired smoke detector in unit #214.908hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000building sectionroach and rodent infestation.instensify pest and rodent control measures.
    not activeNov 14, 2000building sectioninsanitary guest room/dirty windows,clean premises throughout.1306hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000building sectionhot plates/cooking equipment present.remove all hot plates/cooking equipment from the premises.709hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000building sectioninoperative electrical socket in #516repair/replace inoperative electrical socket on #516.1001hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000building sectiondirty hallway windows.wash down dirty hallway windows.1306hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000building sectiondamaged walls and ceiling surfaces in 1st floor bathroomresheetrock and paint 1st floor restroom walls and ceiling surfaces throughout.1001hc./1301hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000building sectionlack of a privacy lock to bathroom door.install a privacy lock to 1st floor toilet room door.1001hc.
    not activeAug 18, 2000building sectionmalfunctioning elevatorrepair malfunctioning elevator,currently inoperative on 5th floor.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectionmold and mildew on bathroom walls and ceilings.remove mold and mildew from: third and fourth floor shower room walls and ceiling surfaces.1306hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectionmissing sash cordsreplace missing sash cords at: 1)fourth floor bath,shower rooms.1001hc. 2)hallway windows opening into lightwells.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectionbroken window/door jambsrepair broken window/door jambs at 4th,5th floor bathrooms.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectionlack of privacy locksprovide a privacy lock at 4th,5th floor bathrooms.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectioninoperative toilet1)repair inoperative toilet in 4th floor bathroom.1001hc. 2)restore inoperative shower on 1st floor,leaking shower head on 4th floor bathroom.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectionbroken toilet room door.replace broken toilet room door on 4th floor.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectionmissing lightbulbs throughout.provide lightbulbs to all public bathrooms/restrooms.
    not activeJul 26, 2000building sectiondamaged 3rd floor toilet room walls.replace broken formica liner along 3rd floor toilet room wall.1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000building sectioninoperative elevatorrepair inoperative elevator 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000building sectionbroken windowsreplace all broken window at both lightwells and guestroom #205, #305 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000building section3rd floor public shower rm.1) replace missing low flow shower head 2) replace missing light bulb in shower rm. 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000building sectionreplace missing handrails between 3rd and 4th floor stairwaysreplace missing handrails along 3rd and 4th floor of interior stairway 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000building sectionmissing lightswitch coverinstall a coverplate over switchplate in shower room adjacent to rm #304 1001hc.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000building sectionremove roof deck ropes/wires or raise to 8' min (1001(b)(13) hc)remove the antenna or elevate to 8' or higher.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink faucets(1001f hc)508, 511, 514, 311, 316, 209, 102, 108, 107
    not activeFeb 29, 2000interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)508-repair and paint the walls and ceilings. 512-repair and paint the bathroom walls and ceiling.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)511, 409, 410-ceiling and walls, 303, 302-bathroom walls and ceiling and hallway walls
    not activeFeb 29, 2000interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)514-repair and paint above the sink
    not activeFeb 29, 2000building sectionrepair handrails (802(c),1001(b)(13)hc)replace the missing intermittent guardrails on the interior stairways near 516.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000sanitation sectionclean or sanitize (1306 hc)415, lightwells and window sills in the lightwell.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000building sectionreplace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)402, 303, 107
    not activeFeb 29, 2000interior surfaces sectionrepair the entry door hinge (1001hc)311
    not activeFeb 29, 2000interior surfaces sectionclean interior (1306 hc)311-walls, 102-throughout
    not activeFeb 29, 2000security requirements sectionroom identification number (706hc)311
    not activeFeb 29, 2000interior surfaces sectionreplace floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)316-carpet
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
    repair water damaged walls at room # 105 repair lose plaster at walls at room # 105 . repair wall at hallway next to bathroom # 416. repair bathroom wall adjacent to room # 105.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
    repair paint at hallway ceilings adjacent or next to rooms # 504, 511, 510.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    building section · repair window sash cords (1001(h) hc)
    repair sash cords at bathroom adjacent to room # 510, 310.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    interior surfaces section · eliminate mold/mildew on ceiling (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)
    eliminate mold/ mildew from walls and ceiling at room # 105. eliminate mold / mildew from bathroom next to rooms # 416, 516.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
    repair water damaged carpet at room # 105.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · repair sink (1001f hc) - shower head
    repair shower head at bathroom next to or adjacent to room # 416.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
    provide adequate lighting at hallway adjacent to rooms # 514, 415, 304, 216 . repair lighting at bathrooms next to rooms # 416, 516, 316.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · provide electrical permit (90.25 ec)
    provide a electrical permit for lighting to be installed adjacent to rooms # 514, 415, 304, 216.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    building section · replace handrails (802(c),1001(b)(13) hc)
    repair handrail at hallway adjacent to room # 303.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    sanitation section · remove rubbish or trash at garbage area (1304,1306,1001b hc)
    clean up trash at garage room at basement (can are over filled). clean trash from lightwells (below rooms # 516, 503.)
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    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)
    check time clock and thermostat upon reinspection.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    other section · inspector comments
    check storage room at basement (no key / no entry) provide number to room # 107.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    other section · miscellaneous violations
    repair elevator (elevator has drop below floor level creating a tripping hazards sfhc 1001, 713 ) 48 hour to complete repair. repair door casing at bathroom next to room # 516 (broken). repair floor at hallway adjacent to bathroom and next to rear stairway at room # 310 .
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    building section · repair window glazing seal (1001(h),(j),& 708 hc)
    repair window glazing at hallway next rear stairway at room # 310.
    not activeNov 14, 2000
    building section · walls and ceiling surfaces in #214 are in need to be painted.
    replaster and paint walls and ceiling surfaces in #214.1301hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000
    building section · worn,soiled,insanitary carpeting
    replace worn insanitary carpeting in #214.1306hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000
    building section · lack of a smoke detectpr in the unit.
    replace hard wired smoke detector in unit #214.908hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000
    building section · roach and rodent infestation.
    instensify pest and rodent control measures.
    not activeNov 14, 2000
    building section · insanitary guest room/dirty windows,
    clean premises throughout.1306hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2000
    building section · hot plates/cooking equipment present.
    remove all hot plates/cooking equipment from the premises.709hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000
    building section · inoperative electrical socket in #516
    repair/replace inoperative electrical socket on #516.1001hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000
    building section · dirty hallway windows.
    wash down dirty hallway windows.1306hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000
    building section · damaged walls and ceiling surfaces in 1st floor bathroom
    resheetrock and paint 1st floor restroom walls and ceiling surfaces throughout.1001hc./1301hc.
    not activeOct 3, 2000
    building section · lack of a privacy lock to bathroom door.
    install a privacy lock to 1st floor toilet room door.1001hc.
    not activeAug 18, 2000
    building section · malfunctioning elevator
    repair malfunctioning elevator,currently inoperative on 5th floor.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · mold and mildew on bathroom walls and ceilings.
    remove mold and mildew from: third and fourth floor shower room walls and ceiling surfaces.1306hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · missing sash cords
    replace missing sash cords at: 1)fourth floor bath,shower rooms.1001hc. 2)hallway windows opening into lightwells.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · broken window/door jambs
    repair broken window/door jambs at 4th,5th floor bathrooms.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · lack of privacy locks
    provide a privacy lock at 4th,5th floor bathrooms.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · inoperative toilet
    1)repair inoperative toilet in 4th floor bathroom.1001hc. 2)restore inoperative shower on 1st floor,leaking shower head on 4th floor bathroom.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · broken toilet room door.
    replace broken toilet room door on 4th floor.1001hc.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · missing lightbulbs throughout.
    provide lightbulbs to all public bathrooms/restrooms.
    not activeJul 26, 2000
    building section · damaged 3rd floor toilet room walls.
    replace broken formica liner along 3rd floor toilet room wall.1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000
    building section · inoperative elevator
    repair inoperative elevator 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000
    building section · broken windows
    replace all broken window at both lightwells and guestroom #205, #305 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000
    building section · 3rd floor public shower rm.
    1) replace missing low flow shower head 2) replace missing light bulb in shower rm. 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000
    building section · replace missing handrails between 3rd and 4th floor stairways
    replace missing handrails along 3rd and 4th floor of interior stairway 1001hc.
    not activeJul 11, 2000
    building section · missing lightswitch cover
    install a coverplate over switchplate in shower room adjacent to rm #304 1001hc.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    building section · remove roof deck ropes/wires or raise to 8' min (1001(b)(13) hc)
    remove the antenna or elevate to 8' or higher.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · repair sink faucets(1001f hc)
    508, 511, 514, 311, 316, 209, 102, 108, 107
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
    508-repair and paint the walls and ceilings. 512-repair and paint the bathroom walls and ceiling.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
    511, 409, 410-ceiling and walls, 303, 302-bathroom walls and ceiling and hallway walls
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
    514-repair and paint above the sink
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    building section · repair handrails (802(c),1001(b)(13)hc)
    replace the missing intermittent guardrails on the interior stairways near 516.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    sanitation section · clean or sanitize (1306 hc)
    415, lightwells and window sills in the lightwell.
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    building section · replace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)
    402, 303, 107
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    interior surfaces section · repair the entry door hinge (1001hc)
    311
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    interior surfaces section · clean interior (1306 hc)
    311-walls, 102-throughout
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    security requirements section · room identification number (706hc)
    311
    not activeFeb 29, 2000
    interior surfaces section · replace floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
    316-carpet
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