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Housing report

1797 ELLIS ST

Western Addition · San Francisco 94115

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

Building report score

1/100 High concern

F

Public records show 4 complaint files with active notices of violation, 8 active complaints, 100 complaint records, 13 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and heat / boiler.

What public records show

8 Active complaints
4 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
13 Recent permits
Year built 1900
Units 0
Property class Coop Units Unsegregated
Neighborhood Western Addition

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 51 cases
Heat / boiler 35 cases
Electrical 16 cases
Structural / unsafe conditions 16 cases
Fire / life safety 10 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202654514

Apr 14, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Stair steps in 1729 ellis needs repair

DBI complaint 202654346

Apr 10, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

101003838596: we notified property management of windows that do not open on 3/6/2026. as of 4/9/226 ,the issue has not been resolved.101003838596: there is visible evidence of water damage to the ceilings in the bedroom and kitchen. my entire family including a disabled senior,

DBI complaint 202653893

Apr 3, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Pipe burst in the wall causing water damage to the floor. asbestos might be present.

DBI complaint 202547864

Dec 9, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

When filling her tub on the 2nd floor, the water leaks through the floor and comes in through the ceiling on the 1st floor, and the water comes in along with the asbestos insulation into the living room

DBI complaint 202534531

Feb 26, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Electrical

DBI complaint 202430526

Nov 4, 2024 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Electrical complaint due to outlets, wires burnt and fried from being plugged into the outlets

DBI complaint 202315667

Nov 7, 2023 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Sewage backup from neighboring unit. the caller stated that when the neighbor uses their tub, her tub overflows of sewage and goes down to her kitchen cabinets onto her counter. the caller stated that this has been happening for a year or more now. please call customer so she can

DBI complaint 202309401

Jun 13, 2023 · Active · Plumbing Inspection Division

Date last observed: 07-jun-23; time last observed: 846am; identity of person performing the work: no one came back ; floor: top bathro; unit: 81; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling broken sewer; plumbing leak; water entering building; leaky fixtures; ; a

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202547864

Dec 9, 2025

3 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202534531

Feb 26, 2025

3 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202430526

Nov 4, 2024

4 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202315667

Nov 7, 2023

5 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202603187867

Issued Mar 20, 2026 · issued

re-roofing (no hot works)

Permit 202603167593

Issued Mar 16, 2026 · issued

reroofing no hot work

Permit 202603167638

Issued Mar 16, 2026 · issued

bldg 2: tear off to shething. replace with tpo 60 mil with vapor barrier. no hot works

Permit 202603167671

Issued Mar 18, 2026 · issued

reroofing (no hotworks)

Permit 202603167640

Issued Mar 16, 2026 · issued

re roofing no hot works

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101003798519

Apr 3, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101001277948

Jan 8, 2025 · Closed

Residential Building 101001141684

Dec 9, 2024 · Closed

General Request 101001119352

Dec 5, 2024 · Closed

Residential Building 101000904674

Oct 23, 2024 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (50)
Permits (24)

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