2201-2209 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story mixed-use building at 2201-2209 Powell Street in North Beach, owned by Marcia Giusti and built in 1927, contains four residential units above ground-floor commercial space. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including the installation of an AT&T telecommunications facility in 2021-2022 (worth $200,000) comprising antennas, radio equipment, and battery enclosures. Safety improvements were made in 2019 with the installation of guardrails and fall protection on the roof.

The building has a documented history of code compliance issues, most notably in 2019 when an illegal living space was converted back to its original use as storage/boiler room following a Notice of Violation. Multiple violations were recorded in 2019 regarding natural light, ventilation, and ceiling heights in habitable rooms, though these were ultimately abated. The property has faced several tenant-related issues, including complaints about illegal unit conversions and unauthorized short-term rentals, particularly concerning a ground-floor space previously used by "Fisherman's Wharf Psychic" that underwent unpermitted modifications in 2017-2020.

Building systems have received attention through various permits, including electrical upgrades and plumbing work to replace corroded pipes in multiple units (2008). Recent building maintenance and safety concerns were documented in 2020-2024, including reports of inadequate basement lighting, stair safety issues, and various permit compliance matters, though most of these issues have been resolved. The property has maintained regular building updates and improvements, with the most recent significant work involving telecommunications equipment installation in 2023 and solar panel upgrades in 2022, indicating ongoing modernization efforts by ownership.