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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
Walls, ceilings & cabinetsⓘ4 violations
Floors & stairsⓘ3 violations
Plumbingⓘ2 violations
Smoke detectorsⓘ2 violations
Exterior & windowsⓘ2 violations
Peeling paintⓘ1 violations
Fire safetyⓘ1 violations
Heat / hot waterⓘ1 violations
Moldⓘ1 violations
Electricalⓘ1 violations
Pestsⓘ1 violations
No specific condition stated14 violations
10 still open. See violation log below.

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Infestation Rodent Insect8 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above3 complaints
Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage1 complaints
Elevators Everthing Else1 complaints
Inadequately Maintained Building Exterior1 complaints
Mold And Mildew1 complaints
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Violation log

220 DBI violations · Closed

AllOpenClosed
StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeJun 11, 2004building section1)remove piles of bags,debgries,litter from gr#204. 2)clean and sanitize premises throughout.1306hc. 3)clean and shampoo carpeting.1306hc. 4)provide pest and rodent control to the premises until infestation is under control.1306hc./1001hc.
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
    • insanitay premises filled with debries.
    not activeMar 24, 2004building sectionrepair inoperative elevator unit.1001hc.inoperative elevator unit. (reoccuring violation.)
    not activeMar 19, 2004building sectionrepair inoperative elevator unit.1001hc.defective elevator unit currently serviced by daily city elevetor.
    not activeJan 28, 2004building sectionwater damaged bathroom ceiling surfaces in gr#312.1)replace water damaged ceiling surfaces in gr#312. 2)remove source,eliminate mold and mildew from : a)bathroom windows in both gr#312,#412. b)guestroom window surfaces in gr#312.1306hc.
    not activeJan 28, 2004building sectionwater damaged ,exposed bathroom ceiling light in gr#312.replace water damaged bathroom ceiling light in gr#312.1001hc.
    not activeJan 28, 2004building sectiondamaged windows sash and hardware.1)replace broken sash cords to bathroom windows in both #312,#314.1001hc. 2)repair,weatherstripp rattling,leaking guestroom window in gr#312.1001hc.
    not activeJan 23, 2003building sectionlack of heat to gr#211/#212.provide 68 degrees f. to each habitable room,from: 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm sec 701hc. repair malfunctioning boiler unit.1001hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2002building sectionwater damaged portion of guestroom ceiling surfaces in #206,due to overhead leaks from handwash basin of unit #306.note:the overhead leaks were repaired prior inspection. 1)remove water damaged portion of ceiling surfaces in #206. 2)replaster and paint affected areas.1001hc.1301hc.
    not activeApr 25, 2001building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.465 ellis st
    not activeApr 25, 2001smoke detection sectionrepair smoke detector (908 911 hc)repair smoke detector at rooms # 501, 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 403, 407, 409, 411, 412, 308, 309, 201, 203, 206, 208, 211. provive smoke detector to room # 208.
    not activeApr 25, 2001other sectioninspector commentsno entry to rooms # 511, 512, 401, 402, 405, 406, 408, 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 307, 310, 311, 312, 202, 204, 207, 210. check upon reinspection : time clock for heat location of thermostat drop ladder at fire escape.
    not activeApr 25, 2001interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)repair peeling paint at room # 505. repair peeling paint at bathroom floor next to room # 209.
    not activeApr 25, 2001other 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)provide heat to rooms # 403, 212.
    not activeApr 25, 2001plumbing and electrical sectionrepair lightswitch (1001e hc)repair expose wires at room # 409.
    not activeApr 25, 2001plumbing and electrical sectionrepair toilet (1001f hc)restore toilet at hallway adjacent to room # 410. repair toilet adjacent to room # 310.
    not activeApr 25, 2001interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)repair damaged ceiling at rear stairway neat to room # 308. repair ceiling and at bathroom next to room # 209.
    not activeMar 28, 2001building sectionstoped up toilet in #412 causing ceiling damage in bathroom #312.1)unstop toilet in #412.1001hc. 2)reconnect dangling ceiling light.in #412 3)reconnect detached smoke detector.in #412
    not activeMar 28, 2001building sectionwater damaged bathroom ceiling in #312.replaster and spot paint water damaged bathroom ceiling in #312.1001hc./1301hc.
    not activeFeb 27, 2001building sectioninsanitary carpeting in #306.install new padding and carpeting in #306.1306hc.
    not activeFeb 27, 2001building sectioninsanitary hallway wallswash down hallway wall surfaces on routine basis.1306hc.
    not activeFeb 27, 2001building sectionmissing light bulbs in public toiletsreplace missng light bulbs in public toilets/bathrooms.504hc.
    not activeJan 24, 2001other sectionmalfunctioning boiler unit. lack of heat to a variety of guestrooms.1)repair malfunctionig boiler unit by a licensed certified boiler contractor. 2)provide 68 degrees f. to each guestroom between 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm.sec 701hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001building sectioninoperative radiator.repair inoperative radiator.701hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001building sectionlack of smoke detector.install a single station smoke detector.908hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001building sectionsoiled insanitary carpeting.replace insanitary carpeting.1306hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001building sectionwindow glass in need to be reputtied.reputty/properly glaze windows.1001hc.
    not activeDec 21, 2000building sectioninsanitary premises.clean and desinfect premises throughout.1306hc. wash down sink,cleand and sanitize windows.1306hc.
    not activeDec 21, 2000building sectionsoiled carpeting.replace soiled carpeting.1306hc.
    not activeDec 21, 2000building sectionwalls and ceiling surfaces are in need to be painted.paint walls and ceiling surfaces.1301hc.
    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 activeJun 11, 2004
    building section · 1)remove piles of bags,debgries,litter from gr#204. 2)clean and sanitize premises throughout.1306hc. 3)clean and shampoo carpeting.1306hc. 4)provide pest and rodent control to the premises until infestation is under control.1306hc./1001hc.
    insanitay premises filled with debries.
    not activeMar 24, 2004
    building section · repair inoperative elevator unit.1001hc.
    inoperative elevator unit. (reoccuring violation.)
    not activeMar 19, 2004
    building section · repair inoperative elevator unit.1001hc.
    defective elevator unit currently serviced by daily city elevetor.
    not activeJan 28, 2004
    building section · water damaged bathroom ceiling surfaces in gr#312.
    1)replace water damaged ceiling surfaces in gr#312. 2)remove source,eliminate mold and mildew from : a)bathroom windows in both gr#312,#412. b)guestroom window surfaces in gr#312.1306hc.
    not activeJan 28, 2004
    building section · water damaged ,exposed bathroom ceiling light in gr#312.
    replace water damaged bathroom ceiling light in gr#312.1001hc.
    not activeJan 28, 2004
    building section · damaged windows sash and hardware.
    1)replace broken sash cords to bathroom windows in both #312,#314.1001hc. 2)repair,weatherstripp rattling,leaking guestroom window in gr#312.1001hc.
    not activeJan 23, 2003
    building section · lack of heat to gr#211/#212.
    provide 68 degrees f. to each habitable room,from: 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm sec 701hc. repair malfunctioning boiler unit.1001hc.
    not activeNov 14, 2002
    building section · water damaged portion of guestroom ceiling surfaces in #206,due to overhead leaks from handwash basin of unit #306.
    note:the overhead leaks were repaired prior inspection. 1)remove water damaged portion of ceiling surfaces in #206. 2)replaster and paint affected areas.1001hc.1301hc.
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
    465 ellis st
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    smoke detection section · repair smoke detector (908 911 hc)
    repair smoke detector at rooms # 501, 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 403, 407, 409, 411, 412, 308, 309, 201, 203, 206, 208, 211. provive smoke detector to room # 208.
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    other section · inspector comments
    no entry to rooms # 511, 512, 401, 402, 405, 406, 408, 301, 302, 303, 304, 306, 307, 310, 311, 312, 202, 204, 207, 210. check upon reinspection : time clock for heat location of thermostat drop ladder at fire escape.
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
    repair peeling paint at room # 505. repair peeling paint at bathroom floor next to room # 209.
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    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)
    provide heat to rooms # 403, 212.
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    plumbing and electrical section · repair lightswitch (1001e hc)
    repair expose wires at room # 409.
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    plumbing and electrical section · repair toilet (1001f hc)
    restore toilet at hallway adjacent to room # 410. repair toilet adjacent to room # 310.
    not activeApr 25, 2001
    interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
    repair damaged ceiling at rear stairway neat to room # 308. repair ceiling and at bathroom next to room # 209.
    not activeMar 28, 2001
    building section · stoped up toilet in #412 causing ceiling damage in bathroom #312.
    1)unstop toilet in #412.1001hc. 2)reconnect dangling ceiling light.in #412 3)reconnect detached smoke detector.in #412
    not activeMar 28, 2001
    building section · water damaged bathroom ceiling in #312.
    replaster and spot paint water damaged bathroom ceiling in #312.1001hc./1301hc.
    not activeFeb 27, 2001
    building section · insanitary carpeting in #306.
    install new padding and carpeting in #306.1306hc.
    not activeFeb 27, 2001
    building section · insanitary hallway walls
    wash down hallway wall surfaces on routine basis.1306hc.
    not activeFeb 27, 2001
    building section · missing light bulbs in public toilets
    replace missng light bulbs in public toilets/bathrooms.504hc.
    not activeJan 24, 2001
    other section · malfunctioning boiler unit. lack of heat to a variety of guestrooms.
    1)repair malfunctionig boiler unit by a licensed certified boiler contractor. 2)provide 68 degrees f. to each guestroom between 5:00 am-11:00 am 3:00 pm-10:00 pm.sec 701hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001
    building section · inoperative radiator.
    repair inoperative radiator.701hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001
    building section · lack of smoke detector.
    install a single station smoke detector.908hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001
    building section · soiled insanitary carpeting.
    replace insanitary carpeting.1306hc.
    not activeJan 3, 2001
    building section · window glass in need to be reputtied.
    reputty/properly glaze windows.1001hc.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    building section · insanitary premises.
    clean and desinfect premises throughout.1306hc. wash down sink,cleand and sanitize windows.1306hc.
    not activeDec 21, 2000
    building section · soiled carpeting.
    replace soiled carpeting.1306hc.
    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.
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