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2044-2048 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0063022 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2044-2048 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area4,219 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0063022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
315 Fernando Ave Palo Alto CA 94306
Last sale
July 14, 2016

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2044 A Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2044 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2046 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
2048 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 2044-2048 Powell Street in North Beach is a three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Jave Fu Family LP. The building has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, most notably in 2017 when substantial improvements were made to units 2044 and 2046, including kitchen and bathroom remodels across both units with a documented cost of $50,000. This renovation phase also included electrical upgrades with new appliances and lighting installations, as well as HVAC improvements with furnace replacements in all units. Earlier improvements were made in 2016 to one unit's kitchen and bathrooms, and in 2014 to another unit's kitchen with corresponding electrical work.

Of particular concern is a serious building complaint filed in December 2024 regarding water intrusion issues from the foundation, mold growth, and significant structural problems with large cracks in walls and the slab, reportedly occurring since 2023. This complaint indicates attempted communication with the owner was met with no response. The property has also experienced some regulatory compliance issues, including a complaint in September 2017 about renovation work being performed with expired permits, though this was eventually resolved. The building has maintained its basic upkeep through various electrical, plumbing, and building permits, though there have been multiple street space permits issued over the years, suggesting ongoing exterior maintenance needs. The most recent permits from 2019 indicate continued attention to building maintenance, though no significant interior renovations appear to have been documented since 2017.

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Risk rating

How 2044-2048 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
50thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2044-2048 Powell St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 02
Renewal of pp20160720318 (remodel (2) bathrooms and kitchen, (1) shower pan.)
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 02
Renewal of e201607208411 (rewire (2) bathrooms and kitchen, 15 lights, 6 switches, 10 receptacles, 2 fans, 1 range, 3 smoked detectors.)

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