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480 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94102

Last updated May 4, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

25/100 High concern

F

Public records show 3 active complaints, 189 complaint records, 10 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and fire / life safety.

What public records show

3 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
10 Recent permits
Year built 1908
Units 154
Property class Residential Hotel & SRO
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 54 cases
Fire / life safety 29 cases
Electrical 28 cases
Elevator 27 cases
Accessibility 25 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202654490

Apr 14, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Date last observed: 05-apr-26; floor: 4th floor; unit: #442; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: fire in building started on 4th fl. (2 fl. above my unit); in or near unit #442;

DBI complaint 202536840

Apr 25, 2025 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

The stove top that has burnt outthe following things have broken:*ceiling fan light and fan unit blew out and the ceiling fan came out of the ceiling * toilet not filling up with water (fixed 2x already)* both closet doors detached from closet falling off* microwave was rusted in

DBI complaint 202431852

Dec 11, 2024 · Active · Help Desk / Technical Services

Date last observed: 10-dec-24; time last observed: 1:00 pm; identity of person performing the work: mercy housing ; floor: community ; exact location: main bldg; building type: both fire safety/fire escape; stairway safety; other building; disabled acc: stairs/ramps; ; additional

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202604169553

Issued Apr 16, 2026 · issued

units 442 500 sq ft, unit 342 300 sqft, unit 242 300 sq ft demolition of drywall due to water damage, and demo of drywall in flr 3 and flr 2 hallways, 70 sq ft.

Permit 202507312032

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · filed

replace (e) secondary lobby entry system with (n) existing system has fob and buzzer and so will (n) system

Permit 202406114200

Issued Jun 12, 2024 · issued

removal of wallboard in common hallways due to water damage. repair and patch back of finishes under separate permit.

Permit 202308305588

Issued Aug 27, 2025 · issued

replace (e) secondary inter lobby entry system @ arlington w/new secondary inter lobby entry system, (e) assembly sys is operated w/door buzzer;new door/window assembly sys will also operate by buzzer or fob. ada approach & access is met w/(e) assembly system, new sys will meet a

Permit 202207198757

Issued Jul 19, 2022 · issued

t.i. add 5 recessed heads in the spaces with new drop ceiling/commercial space only with underground work. street level.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 101003936308

Apr 25, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003892434

Apr 18, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003808068

Apr 4, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003554760

Feb 24, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003334671

Jan 18, 2026 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (48)
Permits (23)

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