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Housing report

684 ELLIS ST

Tenderloin · San Francisco 94109

Last updated Oct 23, 2026 from public records

Building report score

1/100 High concern

F

Public records show 7 complaint files with active notices of violation, 13 active complaints, 1 active fire violation file, 1 fire inspection follow-up, 159 complaint records, 3 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around pl

What public records show

13 Active complaints
7 Active notice files
1 Active Fire violations
3 Recent permits
Year built 1913
Units 84
Property class Apartment 15 Units or more
Neighborhood Tenderloin

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Plumbing / leaks 60 cases
Heat / boiler 32 cases
Electrical 21 cases
Mold / moisture 19 cases
Pests / sanitation 14 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202664598

Oct 21, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

There are holes on the ceiling above bathtub.

DBI complaint 202664550

Oct 20, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

There is some kind of liquid that comes out of the cracks above his cabinet area and near ceiling. the kitchen cabinet is separating off the wall. i will attach pictures for you.

DBI complaint 202664371

Oct 18, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

filed a maintenance request previously unsuccessful ;

DBI complaint 202661220

Aug 18, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Work under a filed permit

DBI complaint 202660744

Aug 9, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront

DBI complaint 202659470

Jul 15, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 158316 , serial no 557938-200609

DBI complaint 202659439

Jul 15, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 158317 , serial no c24325578

DBI complaint 202658031

Jun 17, 2026 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Request inspection no heat over 6 months

DBI complaint 202546260

Nov 9, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

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

DBI complaint 202545289

Oct 22, 2025 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront. 702 larkin st.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202661220

Aug 18, 2026

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202659470

Jul 15, 2026

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202659439

Jul 15, 2026

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202546260

Nov 9, 2025

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202545289

Oct 22, 2025

1 active notice item

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202608267229

Issued Sep 21, 2026 · issued

permit application to legale the presence of scissor-type security gates that were installed prior to 2023 per dbi's security gate self certification/awning amnesty program.

Permit 202606153213

Filed Jun 15, 2026 · filed

provide non structural interior partitons, comply with ada toilet.

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

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

Fire violation 2311-0499

Nov 18, 2023 · open

Fire inspection 524081

Dec 11, 2023 · Pending

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building 202000208852

Oct 21, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 202000208848

Oct 21, 2026 · Open

Residential Building 202000111948

Sep 27, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004660795

Aug 20, 2026 · Closed

Residential Building 101004645714

Aug 17, 2026 · Closed

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Complaints (100)
Notices of violation (28)
Fire violations (5)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (25)

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