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516 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Apr 27, 2026 from public records

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Building report score

69/100 Mixed record

D

Public records show 113 complaint records, 7 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plumbing / leaks and heat / boiler.

What public records show

0 Active complaints
0 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
7 Recent permits
Year built 1910
Units 38
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 35 cases
Heat / boiler 31 cases
Elevator 24 cases
Electrical 22 cases
Fire / life safety 19 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

No active building inspection complaint was found for 516 ELLIS ST.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

No active formal notices on file.

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202009214600

Issued Nov 20, 2020 · issued

rev to pa 201910295838: replace manufacturer dws1 (johnson controls) to notifier (honeywell).

Permit M1183547

Issued Jan 9, 2020 · issued

street space

Permit 201910295838

Issued Oct 29, 2019 · issued

upgrade extg fire alarm to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 and nfpa 72

Permit M1148627

Issued Oct 4, 2019 · issued

street space

Permit 201710050479

Issued Oct 5, 2017 · issued

apt 408: replace kitchen counter tops & cabinets, retile bathroom, floor only, replace vanity & toilets. (tub to remain, no rough plumbing work)

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101003905324

Apr 20, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003905208

Apr 20, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003897488

Apr 19, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003849926

Apr 11, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003770562

Mar 29, 2026 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (46)
Permits (23)

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