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463 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0333018 · Last violation Apr 16, 2026 · Last complaint Aug 26, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
More violations than 95% of nearby buildings
More violations than 95% 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: 22 violations · 11 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
22 open DBI violations
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Severe2
Serious15
Minor5

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
63
4 per year avg.↑ Up 450% in the last 2 years (11 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint severity
Last 5 years
15
Severeⓘ0
Seriousⓘ10
Minorⓘ5
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
242
8 per year avg.↑ Up 340% in the last 2 years (22 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
22
Severeⓘ2
Seriousⓘ15
Minorⓘ5

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Plumbingⓘ28 violations
Fire safetyⓘ22 violations
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ19 violations
Exterior & windowsⓘ16 violations
Peeling paintⓘ15 violations
Smoke detectorsⓘ14 violations
Electricalⓘ10 violations
Heat / hot waterⓘ9 violations
Moldⓘ8 violations
Pestsⓘ7 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ6 violations
Cleanliness & refuseⓘ6 violations
Gas shutoff & metersⓘ2 violations
Heating equipmentⓘ2 violations
Permits & unpermitted workⓘ1 violations
Ventilation & lightⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated76 violations
10 still open. See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrs
Hide violations (242) ↑See complaints (63) →

Violation log

242 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeDec 21, 2000building sectionwalls and ceiling surfaces are in need to be painted.paint walls and ceiling surfaces.1301hc.
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
  • Smoke detector problems have been reported here.
    Worth checkingⓘ
    Look for a smoke detector in each bedroom and in the common stairwell, and for a carbon monoxide detector if the unit has a gas stove, a gas heater or an attached garage.
    details ▸

    California law requires working smoke detectors in all bedrooms and other designated areas of a rental unit, and apartment complexes must also have them in common stairwells. Any unit with appliances that burn fossil fuels such as natural gas, propane or fuel oil, or with an attached garage, must also have working carbon monoxide detectors.

    • California Tenant Guide
    • All time
    Infestation Rodent Insect15 complaints
    General Maintenance Not In List Above9 complaints
    Bathroom7 complaints
    Infestation Bed Bugs4 complaints
    Mold And Mildew4 complaints
    Doors Windows Broken Defective4 complaints
    Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water3 complaints
    Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage3 complaints
    Elevators Everthing Else3 complaints
    Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories2 complaints
    Heat Lack Of Heat2 complaints
    Electrical Non Hazard1 complaints
    Electrical Hazardous Condition1 complaints
    Paint Peeling1 complaints
    Second Hand Smoke1 complaints
    Smoke Detectors Missing Broken Unit Interior1 complaints
    Visitor Policy Violations1 complaints
    Inadequately Maintained Building Exterior1 complaints
    not activeDec 4, 2000other sectionmalfunctioning boiler.1)provide heat to each habitable room (#312) 2) have each radiator/valve and air vent inspected for proper operation.701hc. 3)repair window,lock in gr#302.weatherstrip window in order to eliminate air infiltration.1001hc. clean and shampoo carpeting in #302.1306hc.
    not activeNov 27, 2000fire sectioninoperative elevator.repair inoperative elevator.1001hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000building sectionwarn,insanitary carpetingreplace carpeting in gr#1306hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000building sectionleaking water closet/bathroom sink.repair leaking water closet and bathroom sink.1001hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000building sectionmissing smoke detector.install missing hard wired smoke detector.908hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000building sectioninsanitary garbage room/presence of insects.clean and sanitize garbage rooms on all floors.1306hc. provide flye strips in garbage rooms,in order to control insect infestation.1001hc./1306hc.
    not activeJun 28, 2000plumbing and electrical sectioninoperative hot water system1) repair inoperative hot water system.504hc. 2)provide a minimum of 105 degrees f. to each habitable room.504hc.
    not activeFeb 18, 2000building sectioninoperative boiler1)repair inoperative boiler. provide 68 degreees f.heat to each habitable room between 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm.706hc. 2) repair inoperative elevator.1001hc.
    not activeMay 11, 1999building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.465 ellis st
    not activeMay 11, 1999other sectioninspector commentsno entry to rooms # 312, 308, 204 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)remove egress obstruction from window at room # 501 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)repair ceiling lights in rooms # 503, 504, 405, 308, 310, 210, 207 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)repair peeling paint at hallway ceiling next to room # 503. repair peeling paint at ceiling in rooms # 508, 518, 408, 406, 202 . repair peeling paint at bathroom in room # 301.
    not activeMay 11, 1999building sectionrepair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)repair widow frame in room # 505 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)repair damaged ceiling in rooms # 509, 404, 308, 205 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)repair damaged walls in rooms # 504, 507, 511, 509, 407, 406, 403 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionpaint walls (1001b,1301 hc)repair peeling paint at walls in room # 507 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999building sectionrepair window glazing seal (1001(h),(j),& 708 hc)repair window glazing in rooms # 508, 411 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999interior surfaces sectionrepair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)repair carpet at hallway next to room # 410 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999smoke detection sectionrepair smoke detector (908 911 hc)repair smoke detectors in rooms # 408, 405, 305, 309 .
    not activeMar 18, 1999interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)in closet of unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)in closet of unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)where work is required.
    not activeMar 18, 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.where work is required.
    not activeMar 18, 1999building sectionrepair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)repair exterior stops on lower window sashes in unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsrestore operation of 2nd toilet room on floors 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th. 1001hc
    not activeMar 18, 1999security requirements sectionprovide sliding glass doors with auxiliary locking device in addition to primary locking device at following locations (706 hc)repair door handle and deadbolt to front door of unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999other 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)restore operation of room radiator in unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999security requirements sectionprovide self-closing devices at exterior doors (706 hc)repair door closer to roof access door. provide door handle on 2nd floor toilet room.
    not activeMar 18, 1999fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)remove barrier on 2nd floor staircase.
    not activeMar 18, 1999plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)repair light fixture in unit #410. (eliminate exposed electrical wiring)
    not activeMar 18, 1999smoke detection sectionrepair smoke detector (908 911 hc)in unit #410.
    not activeDec 22, 1998other 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)the room temperature was 64 degrees fahrenheit at 10:45 am. the combination heat and hot water system must be fully serviced by a licenced c-4 contractor and certification must be provided to show that the system is fully functional and meets code standards.
    not activeNov 21, 1997fire sectionrecharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(m)hc)recharge all fire extinguishers.
    not activeNov 21, 1997fire sectionremove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)need all egresses unobstructed. both primary and secondary.
    not activeNov 21, 1997other sectionpost enclosed gas meter instructional diagram in a public area. (712 hc)post in a visable area.
    not activeNov 21, 1997other sectionprovide shutoff tool for gas utility shutoff (712 hc)near meters.
    not activeJun 4, 1997other sectionmiscellaneous violationsno violations.
    not activeNov 26, 1996plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)replace lightbulbs in the toilet rms.-1001hc
    not activeNov 26, 1996other sectionprovide non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not (701c hc)replace the defective thermostat in apt. 308-701hc
    not activeNov 26, 1996fire sectionother fire violationscover the walls and ceilings of the garbage rooms with 26 gauge galvanized sheetmetal-707hc
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    building section · walls and ceiling surfaces are in need to be painted.
    paint walls and ceiling surfaces.1301hc.
    not activeDec 4, 2000
    other section · malfunctioning boiler.
    1)provide heat to each habitable room (#312) 2) have each radiator/valve and air vent inspected for proper operation.701hc. 3)repair window,lock in gr#302.weatherstrip window in order to eliminate air infiltration.1001hc. clean and shampoo carpeting in #302.1306hc.
    not activeNov 27, 2000
    fire section · inoperative elevator.
    repair inoperative elevator.1001hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000
    building section · warn,insanitary carpeting
    replace carpeting in gr#1306hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000
    building section · leaking water closet/bathroom sink.
    repair leaking water closet and bathroom sink.1001hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000
    building section · missing smoke detector.
    install missing hard wired smoke detector.908hc.
    not activeAug 24, 2000
    building section · insanitary garbage room/presence of insects.
    clean and sanitize garbage rooms on all floors.1306hc. provide flye strips in garbage rooms,in order to control insect infestation.1001hc./1306hc.
    not activeJun 28, 2000
    plumbing and electrical section · inoperative hot water system
    1) repair inoperative hot water system.504hc. 2)provide a minimum of 105 degrees f. to each habitable room.504hc.
    not activeFeb 18, 2000
    building section · inoperative boiler
    1)repair inoperative boiler. provide 68 degreees f.heat to each habitable room between 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm.706hc. 2) repair inoperative elevator.1001hc.
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    465 ellis st
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    other section · inspector comments
    no entry to rooms # 312, 308, 204 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
    remove egress obstruction from window at room # 501 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
    repair ceiling lights in rooms # 503, 504, 405, 308, 310, 210, 207 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
    repair peeling paint at hallway ceiling next to room # 503. repair peeling paint at ceiling in rooms # 508, 518, 408, 406, 202 . repair peeling paint at bathroom in room # 301.
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    building section · repair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)
    repair widow frame in room # 505 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
    repair damaged ceiling in rooms # 509, 404, 308, 205 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
    repair damaged walls in rooms # 504, 507, 511, 509, 407, 406, 403 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    interior surfaces section · paint walls (1001b,1301 hc)
    repair peeling paint at walls in room # 507 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    building section · repair window glazing seal (1001(h),(j),& 708 hc)
    repair window glazing in rooms # 508, 411 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
    repair carpet at hallway next to room # 410 .
    not activeMay 11, 1999
    smoke detection section · repair smoke detector (908 911 hc)
    repair smoke detectors in rooms # 408, 405, 305, 309 .
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
    in closet of unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
    in closet of unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    interior surfaces section · remove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)
    where work is required.
    not activeMar 18, 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.
    where work is required.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    building section · repair window sash frame (1001(h),708 hc)
    repair exterior stops on lower window sashes in unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
    restore operation of 2nd toilet room on floors 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th. 1001hc
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    security requirements section · provide sliding glass doors with auxiliary locking device in addition to primary locking device at following locations (706 hc)
    repair door handle and deadbolt to front door of unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    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)
    restore operation of room radiator in unit #410.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    security requirements section · provide self-closing devices at exterior doors (706 hc)
    repair door closer to roof access door. provide door handle on 2nd floor toilet room.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
    remove barrier on 2nd floor staircase.
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
    repair light fixture in unit #410. (eliminate exposed electrical wiring)
    not activeMar 18, 1999
    smoke detection section · repair smoke detector (908 911 hc)
    in unit #410.
    not activeDec 22, 1998
    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)
    the room temperature was 64 degrees fahrenheit at 10:45 am. the combination heat and hot water system must be fully serviced by a licenced c-4 contractor and certification must be provided to show that the system is fully functional and meets code standards.
    not activeNov 21, 1997
    fire section · recharge/date tag fire extinguisher type 2a 10bc or equivalent (905,1001(m)hc)
    recharge all fire extinguishers.
    not activeNov 21, 1997
    fire section · remove egress obstruction at (801,1001(l) hc)
    need all egresses unobstructed. both primary and secondary.
    not activeNov 21, 1997
    other section · post enclosed gas meter instructional diagram in a public area. (712 hc)
    post in a visable area.
    not activeNov 21, 1997
    other section · provide shutoff tool for gas utility shutoff (712 hc)
    near meters.
    not activeJun 4, 1997
    other section · miscellaneous violations
    no violations.
    not activeNov 26, 1996
    plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
    replace lightbulbs in the toilet rms.-1001hc
    not activeNov 26, 1996
    other section · provide non-tamperable temp.-sensing device with a + to -1 1/2 degree f. (.8 degrees c.) tol., centrally located in bldg in habitable rm (not mgr or owner's) to which heat is provided, occupied or not (701c hc)
    replace the defective thermostat in apt. 308-701hc
    not activeNov 26, 1996
    fire section · other fire violations
    cover the walls and ceilings of the garbage rooms with 26 gauge galvanized sheetmetal-707hc
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