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2231-2233 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0041004 6 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2231-2233 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 1907
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0041004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Equity Growth Asset Mgmt 40
Mailing address
Grinsell Gale Lea Trustee 1248 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
090519

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2231 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2233 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

This two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located at 2231-2233 Powell St in North Beach was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by Equity Growth Asset Mgmt 40. The property has experienced significant challenges in recent years, particularly following a major fire incident on July 31, 2020, which rendered the building unsafe and uninhabitable. Subsequent rehabilitation efforts include the installation of fire sprinklers (with work permitted in 2024), conversion of four carport spaces into an ADU, and extensive reconstruction of fire-damaged units on the second and third floors, with permits totaling over $1.8 million.

The building is classified as a Tier 3 soft-story property and is currently in non-compliance with mandatory retrofit requirements. Several active violations from 2020 remain, including issues with fire escapes and monitoring fees. The property has had multiple occupancy and safety concerns, including squatter incidents and structural issues following the fire, as documented in numerous complaints throughout 2021-2023. Recent permits indicate ongoing improvements to address safety concerns, including the installation of a 4-inch fire sprinkler service and comprehensive electrical upgrades, though problems with debris, waste management, and construction site safety have been reported in the last year. The building's history includes various violations and repairs dating back to 2005, covering issues from building maintenance to fire safety, most of which have been resolved. The property has maintained its original multi-family use designation throughout its history.

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Risk rating

How 2231-2233 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
11th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 322 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.2%
Moderate concern 44.7%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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2231-2233 Powell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 15
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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