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2201-2209 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0041006 4 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2201-2209 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 1927
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1927
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0041006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2201 Powell St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
July 21, 2008

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2201 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2205 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2209 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 2201-2209 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
12thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 319 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2201-2209 Powell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 18
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 18
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