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2038-2040 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0063021 2 units · 2 fl · 1956

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2038-2040 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 1956
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1956
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1956
Total area2,318 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0063021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2102 Hillside Cir San Leandro CA 94577
Last sale
—

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2040 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2038 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 2038-2040 Powell Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in North Beach, constructed in 1956 and currently owned by Harvey V. Chin. The most significant recent development is an extensive renovation project approved in October 2024, valued at $215,000, which will update two kitchens and three bathrooms, add a new bathroom, and perform minor reconfigurations of walls and doors, though no building expansion is planned. Previously, the building underwent important infrastructure improvements in March 2019 with the replacement of the main water line, a project that has been successfully completed.

The building's maintenance and incident record shows periodic issues with street cleanliness near the property, with five 311 calls logged between 2014 and 2024, primarily concerning abandoned mattresses and loose garbage on the street or sidewalk, all of which have been resolved. A notable incident occurred in January 2016 involving offensive graffiti, which was also addressed and resolved. While these external cleansing issues are recorded, they appear to be more related to the neighborhood's shared public spaces rather than the building's internal conditions. The property's recent renovation activity and past water line replacement suggest that significant infrastructure improvements are being prioritized by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 2038-2040 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
97thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 11 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
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2038-2040 Powell St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Planning Record Mar 23
Open slat screen and overhang on north side of the side yard. Received next door neighbor owner and tenants sign off for the screen on property line against neighboring lightwell.
Closed
Building PermitFeb 25
Non combustible open slat screen and overhang on north side of the side yard. no interior renovation proposed.

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