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Housing report

684 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94109

Last updated May 12, 2026 from public records

Building report score

1/100 High concern

F

Public records show 6 complaint files with active notices of violation, 8 active complaints, 1 active fire violation file, 1 fire inspection follow-up, 141 complaint records, 2 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around plu

What public records show

8 Active complaints
6 Active notice files
1 Active Fire violations
2 Recent permits
Year built 1913
Units 84
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 54 cases
Heat / boiler 29 cases
Mold / moisture 19 cases
Electrical 16 cases
Pests / sanitation 13 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202649053

Jan 5, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Tenant has had a collapsed ceiling from since january 2025 due to leaking plumbing. the ceiling fell over the shower and broke the showerhead. tenant has been without a showerhead for a year. there is also a window that is defective and does not close properly, so the unit is alw

DBI complaint 202546260

Nov 10, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Customer is not in compliance with sf existing building code chapter 5f

DBI complaint 202545289

Oct 23, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront. 702 larkin st.

DBI complaint 202545288

Oct 23, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront.

DBI complaint 202423672

May 15, 2024 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Task force complaint

DBI complaint 202315166

Oct 26, 2023 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront

DBI complaint 202315169

Oct 26, 2023 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront

DBI complaint 202302545

Jan 27, 2023 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Date last observed: 26-jan-23; identity of person performing the work: 704-712 larkin; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business vacant structure; ; additional information: 4 vacant spaces at ground level of hotel essex;

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202649053

Jan 5, 2026

12 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202546260

Nov 10, 2025

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202545288

Oct 23, 2025

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202545289

Oct 23, 2025

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202423672

May 15, 2024

1 active notice item

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202408057982

Filed Aug 5, 2024 · filed

to comply with nov 202423672 date 06/10/2024. to comply with planning 2024-003685enf. legalize security scissor gates. upgrade ada bathroom. install new (3) compartments sinks. legalize awning.

Permit 202102033892

Issued Jul 7, 2021 · issued

replace 15 windows common area to new dual pane vinyl windows like for like. 6 windows are st facing will match exisitng design wood hung with og lugs

Permit M103565

Issued Jan 18, 2008 · issued

street space permit only.

Permit M86964

Issued Sep 18, 2007 · issued

street space permit

Permit M77504

Issued Jul 16, 2007 · issued

street space permit only.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

Fire violation 2311-0499

Nov 19, 2023 · open

Fire inspection 524081

Dec 12, 2023 · Pending

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101003972370

May 1, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003914013

Apr 22, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003889786

Apr 17, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003867979

Apr 14, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101003855701

Apr 12, 2026 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (25)
Fire violations (5)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (25)

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