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684 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0321020 · Last violation Jul 16, 2026 · Last complaint Jun 24, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
More violations than 93% of nearby buildings
More violations than 93% of buildings and more complaints than 97% of buildings in Tenderloin. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 39 violations · 89 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
1 open fire-safety violation
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Open fire-safety violations1
Open lead violations0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2011
198
12 per year avg.↑ Up 98% in the last 2 years (89 vs 45 prior 2 yrs)
Reported issues
89
Heatⓘ21
Leadⓘ2
Pestsⓘ22
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
101
3 per year avg.↑ Up 333% in the last 2 years (39 vs 9 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
21
Fire safetyⓘ1
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
plumbing and electrical sectionⓘ13 violations
interior surfaces sectionⓘ10 violations
Unknownⓘ9 violations
other sectionⓘ7 violations
building sectionⓘ6 violations
sanitation sectionⓘ2 violations
fire sectionⓘ1 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
General Maintenance Not In List Above33 complaints
Mold And Mildew21 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking20 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat18 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect14 complaints
Bathroom10 complaints
Doors Windows Broken Defective9 complaints
Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories7 complaints
Electrical Hazardous Condition5 complaints
Electrical Non Hazard4 complaints
Ventilation Inadequate Or None4 complaints
Visitor Policy Violations2 complaints
Fire Alarm System2 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water2 complaints
Inadequately Maintained Building Exterior2 complaints
Kitchen Community2 complaints
Infestation Bed Bugs1 complaints
Paint Lead Violating Safe Practices1 complaints
Paint Peeling1 complaints
Deck Stairs Handrails1 complaints
Smoke Detectors Missing Broken Unit Interior1 complaints
Clutter Hoarder Unit Interior Storage1 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas1 complaints
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Violation log

21 DBI violations · Open

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OpenJan 5, 2026plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink (1001f hc)at time of inspection, leak was observed under unit#506 bathroom and kitchen sinks. locate and repair source of leak and any leak damages.
OpenJan 5, 2026sanitation sectioneliminate rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)evidence of rodents exist in unit#506. have licensed pest control contractor treat building in approved manner to eliminate rodents. provide written documentation of treatment from pest control company at time of reinspection.
OpenJan 5, 2026interior surfaces sectioneliminate mold/mildew on walls (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)at time of inspection, mold/mildew was observed in unit#506 bathroom. eliminate mold/mildew in an approved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026plumbing and electrical sectionmake necessary repairs to tub/shower (1001 hc)at time of inspection, unit#506 bathroom showerhead was missing. provide and install new showerhead in an approved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)at time of inspection, damage on unit#506 bathroom ceiling was observed. repair and repaint in an apporved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026other sectionrepair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)restore non-working elevator to proper working condition and provide documentation showing that the state permit to operate is current.
OpenJan 5, 2026building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.684 ellis street unit#506 and all common area
OpenJan 5, 2026fire sectionprovide carbon monoxide detector / alarms (420 sfbc)carbon monoxide detector-alarms are required in all sleeping units. provide carbon monoxide detector-alarms in all sleeping units. note: combination carbon monoxide detector-alarms and smoke detector-alarms can be used in areas that require both type detector-alarms.
OpenJan 5, 2026other sectioninspector commentsit is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.
OpenJan 5, 2026plumbing and electrical sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))at time of inspection, unit#506 stove top did not work. repair or replace stove top in an approved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026plumbing and electrical sectiongeneral dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))at time of inspection, several lights did not work in unit#506. make necessary repair to ensure all lights function properly.
OpenJan 5, 2026building sectionrepair window (1001(h),708 hc)throughout unit#506 there are windows in different states of disrepair. ensure that all windows in unit are repaired in an approved manner and functioning correctly. all windows must open easily, remain open, close easily and close securely with a latch while being weather proofed to protect from the elements. if entire window is replaced building permit is required.
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OpenJan 5, 2026
plumbing and electrical section · repair sink (1001f hc)
at time of inspection, leak was observed under unit#506 bathroom and kitchen sinks. locate and repair source of leak and any leak damages.
OpenJan 5, 2026
sanitation section · eliminate rodent infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
evidence of rodents exist in unit#506. have licensed pest control contractor treat building in approved manner to eliminate rodents. provide written documentation of treatment from pest control company at time of reinspection.
OpenJan 5, 2026
interior surfaces section · eliminate mold/mildew on walls (1301,1001b(13),1306 hc)
at time of inspection, mold/mildew was observed in unit#506 bathroom. eliminate mold/mildew in an approved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026
plumbing and electrical section · make necessary repairs to tub/shower (1001 hc)
at time of inspection, unit#506 bathroom showerhead was missing. provide and install new showerhead in an approved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026
interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
at time of inspection, damage on unit#506 bathroom ceiling was observed. repair and repaint in an apporved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
restore non-working elevator to proper working condition and provide documentation showing that the state permit to operate is current.
OpenJan 5, 2026
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
684 ellis street unit#506 and all common area
OpenJan 5, 2026
fire section · provide carbon monoxide detector / alarms (420 sfbc)
carbon monoxide detector-alarms are required in all sleeping units. provide carbon monoxide detector-alarms in all sleeping units. note: combination carbon monoxide detector-alarms and smoke detector-alarms can be used in areas that require both type detector-alarms.
OpenJan 5, 2026
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector. provide all tenants with notification as required by california civil code section 1954 (san francisco housing code section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the re-inspection. you can reach inspector lee @ 415-793-7947 or by email at joy.lee@sfgov.org.
OpenJan 5, 2026
plumbing and electrical section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))
at time of inspection, unit#506 stove top did not work. repair or replace stove top in an approved manner.
OpenJan 5, 2026
plumbing and electrical section · general dilapidation or improper maintenance (1001 (b)(13))
at time of inspection, several lights did not work in unit#506. make necessary repair to ensure all lights function properly.
OpenJan 5, 2026
building section · repair window (1001(h),708 hc)
throughout unit#506 there are windows in different states of disrepair. ensure that all windows in unit are repaired in an approved manner and functioning correctly. all windows must open easily, remain open, close easily and close securely with a latch while being weather proofed to protect from the elements. if entire window is replaced building permit is required.
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