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387 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA · Parcel 0332012 · Last violation Oct 1, 2025 · Last complaint Jun 12, 2026

NeighborhoodTenderloin
More violations than 91% of nearby buildings
More violations than 91% of buildings and more complaints than 94% 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: 9 violations · 19 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
Severityⓘopen violations
4 open DBI violations
Active Notices of Violation issued by the Department of Building Inspection.
Open fire-safety violations0
Open lead violations0
311 Housing Complaints
Total complaints since 2011
73
5 per year avg.↓ Down 30% in the last 2 years (19 vs 27 prior 2 yrs)
Reported issues
19
Heatⓘ8
Leadⓘ0
Pestsⓘ14
Dept. of Building Inspection Violations
Total violations since 1996
452
15 per year avg.↓ Down 61% in the last 2 years (9 vs 23 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
4
Fire safetyⓘ0
Leadⓘ0

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
other sectionⓘ14 violations
building sectionⓘ10 violations
interior surfaces sectionⓘ9 violations
Unknown2 violations
plumbing and electrical section2 violations

Top complaint types

5 yrsAll time
Elevators Everthing Else9 complaints
General Maintenance Not In List Above7 complaints
Hot Water Lack Of Hot Water6 complaints
Plumbing Broken Leaking5 complaints
Mold And Mildew4 complaints
Infestation Rodent Insect4 complaints
Electrical Hazardous Condition3 complaints
Electrical Non Hazard2 complaints
Blocked Exit Common Areas2 complaints
Visitor Policy Violations1 complaints
Elevators No Working Elevator 7 Or More Stories1 complaints
Heat Lack Of Heat1 complaints
Illegal Construction No Permit Exceeds Permit Scope1 complaints
Infestation Bed Bugs1 complaints
Light Wells Dirty Flooded1 complaints
Ventilation Inadequate Or None1 complaints
Bathroom1 complaints
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Violation log

452 DBI violations

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StatusFiledCategoryItemNOV Item Description
not activeNov 13, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionrepair toilet (1001f hc)water stop on toilet in unit #505.
See something wrong? File a complaint with SF 311
not activeNov 13, 1998smoke detection sectionprovide smoke detector (908,911 hc)in unit #505.
not activeNov 13, 1998interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)where work required.
not activeNov 13, 1998interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)where work required.
not activeNov 13, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeNov 13, 1998interior surfaces sectionlocate source of water damage (703, 1001f hc)prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeOct 22, 1998interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)where work required.
not activeOct 22, 1998interior 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 required.
not activeOct 22, 1998building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.—
not activeOct 22, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)in unit #601.
not activeOct 22, 1998interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)where work required.
not activeOct 22, 1998security requirements sectionother security violationsrepair front door lock to unit #601. 706hc, 1001hc
not activeOct 22, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink (1001f hc)clean & glaze sink in unit #601.
not activeSep 2, 1998———
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)at window corner.
not activeJul 29, 1998other sectionmiscellaneous violationsprovide new bedding. 1308hc
not activeJul 29, 1998security requirements sectionother security violationsrepair operation of entrance door lock mechanism. 706hc, 1001hc
not activeJul 29, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionprovide adequate lighting (504g hc)eliminate exposed wiring in bathroom light fixture.
not activeJul 29, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionrepair sink (1001f hc)remove stoppage.
not activeJul 29, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsreinstate complete operation of bathtub, provide proper base support. 1001hc
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)carpet at front door entrance.
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)where work required.
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionlocate source of water damage (703, 1001f hc)prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)at window corner and front door entrance.
not activeJul 29, 1998building sectionthis notice includes violations for the areas noted.all work is in reference to unit labeled #516.
not activeJul 29, 1998interior 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 required.
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)where work required.
not activeJul 29, 1998interior surfaces sectionpaint walls (1001b,1301 hc)where work required.
not activeJul 29, 1998smoke detection sectionprovide smoke detector (908,911 hc)in unit.
not activeJul 17, 1998sanitation sectionclean or sanitize (1306 hc)corridor and stairwell floors
not activeJul 17, 1998fire sectionrepair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)repair or replace automatic door closers at the rear stairway smoke enclosure doors on the 4th and 5th floor.
not activeJul 17, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsreplace open front electrical distribution panels on all floors. these panels have fully exposed wires and bus bars and need to be replaced.
not activeJul 17, 1998security requirements sectionprovide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)rm. 315,407,519,509,508,506,610,609,603,615,605,604.
not activeJul 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionpaint walls (1001b,1301 hc)at entrance of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998interior 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 required.
not activeJul 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)at entrance of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998security requirements sectionother security violationsrepair/replace damaged front door to unit #706hc. 1001hc, 706hc
not activeJul 15, 1998building sectionreplace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)in unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionremove or cover damaged paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see attached lead hazard warning. (1301 hc)where work required.
not activeJul 15, 1998security requirements sectionprovide deadlatch locks with min 1/2" throw at exit doors (706 hc)front door of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998security requirements sectionprovide self-closing devices at exterior doors (706 hc)front door of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998other sectionmiscellaneous violationsrestore complete operation of elevator. 1001hc this is a 48-hour notice!!
not activeMay 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionlocate source of water damage (703, 1001f hc)prior to any repairs.
not activeMay 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)in bathroom under tub in unit #408.
not activeMay 15, 1998plumbing and electrical sectionother plumbing and/or electrical violationsrepair bathtub valves and/or overflow in unit #408. 1001hc
not activeMay 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)in living area of unit #408.
not activeMay 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)in living area of unit #408.
not activeMay 15, 1998interior surfaces sectionrepair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)prior to any repairs.
not activeMar 12, 1998interior surfaces sectionpaint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)paint ceilings, where needed, on every floor and stairway.
not activeNov 13, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · repair toilet (1001f hc)
water stop on toilet in unit #505.
not activeNov 13, 1998
smoke detection section · provide smoke detector (908,911 hc)
in unit #505.
not activeNov 13, 1998
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 required.
not activeNov 13, 1998
interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
where work required.
not activeNov 13, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)
prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeNov 13, 1998
interior surfaces section · locate source of water damage (703, 1001f hc)
prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeOct 22, 1998
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 required.
not activeOct 22, 1998
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 required.
not activeOct 22, 1998
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
not activeOct 22, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
in unit #601.
not activeOct 22, 1998
interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
where work required.
not activeOct 22, 1998
security requirements section · other security violations
repair front door lock to unit #601. 706hc, 1001hc
not activeOct 22, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · repair sink (1001f hc)
clean & glaze sink in unit #601.
not activeSep 2, 1998
—
not activeJul 29, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
at window corner.
not activeJul 29, 1998
other section · miscellaneous violations
provide new bedding. 1308hc
not activeJul 29, 1998
security requirements section · other security violations
repair operation of entrance door lock mechanism. 706hc, 1001hc
not activeJul 29, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · provide adequate lighting (504g hc)
eliminate exposed wiring in bathroom light fixture.
not activeJul 29, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · repair sink (1001f hc)
remove stoppage.
not activeJul 29, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
reinstate complete operation of bathtub, provide proper base support. 1001hc
not activeJul 29, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
carpet at front door entrance.
not activeJul 29, 1998
interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
where work required.
not activeJul 29, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)
prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeJul 29, 1998
interior surfaces section · locate source of water damage (703, 1001f hc)
prior to implementing any cosmetic repairs.
not activeJul 29, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
at window corner and front door entrance.
not activeJul 29, 1998
building section · this notice includes violations for the areas noted.
all work is in reference to unit labeled #516.
not activeJul 29, 1998
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 required.
not activeJul 29, 1998
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 required.
not activeJul 29, 1998
interior surfaces section · paint walls (1001b,1301 hc)
where work required.
not activeJul 29, 1998
smoke detection section · provide smoke detector (908,911 hc)
in unit.
not activeJul 17, 1998
sanitation section · clean or sanitize (1306 hc)
corridor and stairwell floors
not activeJul 17, 1998
fire section · repair smoke enclosure door closer (807,707 hc)
repair or replace automatic door closers at the rear stairway smoke enclosure doors on the 4th and 5th floor.
not activeJul 17, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
replace open front electrical distribution panels on all floors. these panels have fully exposed wires and bus bars and need to be replaced.
not activeJul 17, 1998
security requirements section · provide minimum 135 degree viewer for entry doors of following units (max mounting ht of 58") (706 hc)
rm. 315,407,519,509,508,506,610,609,603,615,605,604.
not activeJul 15, 1998
interior surfaces section · paint walls (1001b,1301 hc)
at entrance of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998
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 required.
not activeJul 15, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair damaged walls (1001b,h,o hc)
at entrance of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998
security requirements section · other security violations
repair/replace damaged front door to unit #706hc. 1001hc, 706hc
not activeJul 15, 1998
building section · replace broken glass window pane (1001(h),708 hc)
in unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998
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 required.
not activeJul 15, 1998
security requirements section · provide deadlatch locks with min 1/2" throw at exit doors (706 hc)
front door of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998
security requirements section · provide self-closing devices at exterior doors (706 hc)
front door of unit #507.
not activeJul 15, 1998
other section · miscellaneous violations
restore complete operation of elevator. 1001hc this is a 48-hour notice!!
not activeMay 15, 1998
interior surfaces section · locate source of water damage (703, 1001f hc)
prior to any repairs.
not activeMay 15, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair floor covering (1001b,j,o hc)
in bathroom under tub in unit #408.
not activeMay 15, 1998
plumbing and electrical section · other plumbing and/or electrical violations
repair bathtub valves and/or overflow in unit #408. 1001hc
not activeMay 15, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair damaged ceilings (1001b,h,o hc)
in living area of unit #408.
not activeMay 15, 1998
interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
in living area of unit #408.
not activeMay 15, 1998
interior surfaces section · repair source of water damage (703,1001f hc)
prior to any repairs.
not activeMar 12, 1998
interior surfaces section · paint ceilings (1001b,1301 hc)
paint ceilings, where needed, on every floor and stairway.
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