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Housing report

790 ELLIS ST

San Francisco 94109

Last updated Sep 23, 2026 from public records

Building report score

37/100 High concern

F

Public records show 3 complaint files with active notices of violation, 3 active complaints, 1 fire inspection follow-up, 31 complaint records, 4 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around heat / boiler and fire / life safe

What public records show

3 Active complaints
3 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
4 Recent permits
Units 82
Property class Motels

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Heat / boiler 9 cases
Fire / life safety 8 cases
Plumbing / leaks 7 cases
Electrical 6 cases
Pests / sanitation 6 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202660658

Aug 7, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Work without permit

DBI complaint 202657790

Jun 15, 2026 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Vacant storefront

DBI complaint 202286371

Jan 18, 2022 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Window on polk st (west side) of building on top floor. --- very dangerous condition. broken shards of glass in window on polk street (west) side in danger of falling onto pedestrians on sidewalk directly below and injuring them.

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202660658

Aug 7, 2026

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202657790

Jun 15, 2026

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202286371

Jan 18, 2022

3 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202608257145

Issued Aug 26, 2026 · issued

voluntary strengthening of the roof diaphragm, and roof out of plans anchorage. comply with nov #202286371 #2.

Permit 202607134925

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · filed

hotel remodel. 1st fl new ada parking spaces location, interior non bearing walls to be removed to make bathrooms larger. new 4 ada bathrooms. 2nd fl interior non bearing walls to be removed to make bathrooms larger.3rd: intioer non bearing walls to be removed to make bathrooms l

Permit 202606012291

Issued Jun 2, 2026 · issued

reroofing complete roof. no hot works.

Permit 202508253830

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · filed

replace plumbing and electrical fixtures and devices in all 82 guestrooms, and doors and windows. widnows are street visible with glazed vinyl windows. to comply with nov 200005178, 252535857,202286371.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Fire inspection 369161

Jan 4, 2022 · Open/Follow-Up Needed

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

General Request 101004063905

May 15, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003668418

Mar 13, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003634632

Mar 8, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003505859

Feb 15, 2026 · Closed

General Request 101003252510

Jan 4, 2026 · Closed

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Complaints (31)
Notices of violation (9)
Fire violations (3)
Fire inspections (25)
Permits (20)

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