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2237-2241 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0041002 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2237-2241 Powell St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area4,288 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0041002
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Lee Bill & Yvonne
Mailing address
631 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
082505

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2241 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2237 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 2237-2241 Powell Street in North Beach, owned by Bill and Yvonne Lee, was constructed in 1906 and contains two residential units above a ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone significant commercial improvements, particularly in 2008-2009, when it underwent extensive renovations to accommodate a restaurant use, including kitchen expansions, restroom accessibility improvements, and the installation of fire suppression systems. These improvements were substantial, with costs exceeding $100,000, and included mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work such as new electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures, and a three-compartment sink installation in 2018.

The building has experienced several safety-related incidents and complaints over the years, with the most recent concerns centered around fire alarm system functionality, including violations in 2023 and 2024, though these were corrected according to official records. There has been one documented cooking fire incident (confined to a container) with no injuries, and multiple false alarm activations of the fire system. The property is currently facing an active complaint regarding a vacant storefront filed in September 2024. Recent maintenance issues have included a missing side sewer vent cover (September 2024) and multiple reports of garbage and debris on or near the property throughout 2024. There have also been historical accessibility concerns, with a 2001 complaint regarding illegal sloping at the entry door, which was resolved by 2003. The building's extensive renovation history, primarily focused on commercial space improvements, suggests ongoing maintenance and system upgrades, though recent complaints indicate some attention may be needed for both commercial and residential areas.

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Risk rating

How 2237-2241 Powell St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
88th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.0%
Moderate concern 7.5%
Severe concern 4.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2237-2241 Powell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 20
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