not activeJul 25, 2025
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 access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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.
not activeJul 25, 2025
fire section · repair manual release at gate (801 hc)
repair/ replace lock to proper working condition; door must be able to unlock and unobstruct egress pathway. location: main entrance ----------
not activeJul 25, 2025
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 480 ellis st. common areas.
not activeAug 30, 2024
other section · provide heat to each occupied habitable sro room for 13 hrs btwn 5:00 - 11:00 a.m. and btwn 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. capable to maintaining a min. room temp. of 68 degrees f. (20 degrees c.). (701(c) hc)
restore heat to said unit to proper working condition; have technician verify thermostat is in good working order; at time of inspection, heat was not turned on. location: unit #437 ----------
not activeAug 30, 2024
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 access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeAug 30, 2024
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 480 ellis st. unit #437.
not activeJun 10, 2024
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 480 ellis st. common areas.
not activeJun 10, 2024
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls & ceilings (1001(b),(h),(o) hc)
repair damaged walls and ceilings in an approved manner. location: 2nd & 3rd fl. common area hallways ----------
not activeJun 10, 2024
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 access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeJun 10, 2024
interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001(b),(j),(o) hc)
replace damaged flooring and baseboards in common area hallways. location: 2nd & 3rd fl. common area hallways ----------
not activeMar 26, 2024
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 access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. ***correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before the housing insp. returns in order for this violation to be abated.***
not activeMar 26, 2024
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (713, 1001(l) hc)
at time of inspection, elevator not operating; restore elevator to proper working condition. location: rear of building ----------
not activeMar 26, 2024
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 480 ellis st. common areas.
not activeJul 8, 2021
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001(b), 1306 hc)
at time of inspection found evidence of roach infestation. provide regular pest control by an industry professional. at re-inspection, please provide a maintenance schedule of pest control. if routine pest control treatments are already occurring, please provide extra treatments to deal with increased infestation. please be ready to provide proof of service for all treatments.
not activeJul 8, 2021
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 access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001(d) of the san francisco housing code.
not activeJul 8, 2021
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
subject property located at 480 ellis st. unit #419.
not activeMay 3, 2021
other section · repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc)
provide elevator service. elevator to ground floor not in service at time of inspection.
not activeMay 3, 2021
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 a access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before housing inspector returns in order for this violation to be abated. important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001(d) of the san francisco housing code.
not activeMay 3, 2021
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
480 ellis street
not activeJan 31, 2020
interior surfaces section · repair malfunctioning refrigerator. (505 c, 1001 hc)
repair/maintain refrigerator in unit # 208. refrigerator door is not closing fully. liquids are freezing in refrigerator.
not activeJan 31, 2020
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
480 ellis # 208
not activeJan 31, 2020
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 a access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before housing inspector returns in order for this violation to be abated.
not activeNov 18, 2019
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 a access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. correction of violations cited in this notice may require building, plumbing and/or electrical permits. it is the responsibility of the owner to obtain (or have others obtain) any required permits before beginning work that requires permit(s). when applying for a permit, reference the complaint number from this notice of violation. you must have the proper permit signed-off and finalized before housing inspector returns in order for this violation to be abated. important note: due to the nature of this violation, this property has been defined as a nuisance per section 1001(d) of the san francisco housing code.
not activeNov 18, 2019
building section · repair elevator (713 hc)
mezzanine level elevator not functioning at time of inspection.
not activeNov 18, 2019
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
480 ellis street
not activeJul 22, 2019
other section · inspector comments
it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection 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 a access to all areas cited within this notice. if the property owner cannot attend the scheduled re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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.
not activeJul 22, 2019
building section · restore required elevator to proper working condition (713, 1002-b hc)
ground floor elevator was out of service at time of inspection. restore elevator to proper working condition.
not activeJul 22, 2019
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
common areas of 480 ellis street
not activeSep 10, 2018
plumbing and electrical section · repair or replace electric stove top in the guestroom and ensure full working condition. (1001 hc)
at the time of inspection, the range surface unit was not properly connected at the left burner. ensure element is properly connected and be able to show a working electric stove top at the time of reinspection.
not activeSep 10, 2018
security requirements section · repair/replace door lock entry of the guestroom (706 (a)(3-ii) hc)
at the time of inspection, the key became stuck in the door lock and only after fidgeting with the door cylinder, did the key come out. ensure a working door lock does not require any special knowledge or effort. repair immediately.
not activeSep 10, 2018
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
208
not activeSep 10, 2018
other section · inspector comments
note: at the time of inspection, the tenant complained about a leak at the frigerator. inspector did not see any active leak at the time of inspection. inspector did note a water stain at the refrigerator that may or may not be related to leaking. please check the condition of the refrigerator. 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, and 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. important note: due to the violations noted, this property is defined as a nuisance per sec. 1001-d of the sfhc.
not activeSep 10, 2018
plumbing and electrical section · repair/replace drawer at lower kitchen sink cabinet (1001f hc) repair/replace drawer at desk if provided as part of unit (1001f hc)
at the time of inspection, a missing kitchen sink cabinet drawer was noted. additionally, a missing desk drawer was also noted adjacent to the bed. repair/replace or be able to show that an existing drawer can manuever with ease on roller slides.
not activeSep 10, 2018
plumbing and electrical section · replace missing turntable at microwave unit if it came with unit (1001e hc)
at the time of inspection, a missing turntable was noted in the interior of the microwave unit. if microwave provided as part of unit, repair/replace.
not activeJun 7, 2018
plumbing and electrical section · repair light fixture (1001e hc)
replace the burnt out flourescent tubes to the ceiling light fixture in the bike room.
not activeJun 7, 2018
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 re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. important note: due to the violations noted, this property is defined as a nuisance per sec. 1001-d of the sfhc. please review the attached "notice of violation warnings" for information regarding failure to comply with this notice.
not activeMar 19, 2018
plumbing and electrical section · other violation
at the time of inspection in #208 the refridgerator door seal was only somewhat effective in keeping the door closed. inspect the refridgerator door, hinges, and seal; repair or replace as needed.
not activeMar 19, 2018
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 re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. important note: due to the violations noted, this property is defined as a nuisance per sec. 1001-d of the sfhc. please review the attached "notice of violation warnings" for information regarding failure to comply with this notice.
not activeSep 5, 2017
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
at the time of inspection a cockroach infestation was observed in #241. have an appropriatly licensed contractor eliminate the infestation.
not activeSep 5, 2017
sanitation section · inspectors comment
the occupant of #241 also complained of bedbugs; they had captured one bed bug in a plastic bag but no others were observed at the time of inspection. inspect the unit for bed bugs and eliminate any infestations found.
not activeSep 5, 2017
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 re-inspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the inspector, and 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. important note: due to the violations noted, this property is defined as a nuisance per sec. 1001-d of the sfhc. please review the attached "notice of violation warnings" for information regarding failure to comply with this notice.
not activeJul 17, 2017
sanitation section · eliminate cockroach infestation (1001b, 1306 hc)
at the time of inspection roaches were observed inside the apartment near the entry door. have a licensed pest control contractor eliminate the cockroach infestation. provide a copy of the pest control invoice and remediation plan to the housing inspector at the time of re-inspection.
not activeJul 17, 2017
smoke detection section · replace smoke detector (908, 911 hc)
replace the missing hardwired smoke alarm.