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1906 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0076017 5 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1906 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 1923
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area4,992 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0076017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gary P & Helen G Jimenez Re
Mailing address
Jimenez Gary P & Helen G Tr 5230 Belsera Ct Reno NV 89519
Last sale
092513

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 1906 Powell St in North Beach is a 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, most notably the recent addition of a new dwelling unit (studio apartment) in January 2025, which is currently in progress. In 2018, the building received a basement bathroom addition and underwent sewer system upgrades. A mandatory seismic retrofit (soft story) was completed in 2017, bringing the building into compliance with current safety standards. Between 2011 and 2014, substantial improvements were made to individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple apartments, installation of new gas fireplaces, and electrical system upgrades including the installation of individual 80-amp subpanels for each unit.

The building has experienced several periods of regulatory attention, including three routine inspections (1999, 2005, and 2011), with the 2011 inspection revealing unauthorized remodeling work in all units, particularly regarding electrical and plumbing improvements. Multiple building violations were issued in 2011 related to fire escape maintenance, central alarm system repairs, and interior surface conditions, though these violations were subsequently abated. Earlier violations from 2005 concerned fire safety features including gas meter documentation and smoke detectors, which were also resolved. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior concerns such as graffiti, sidewalk cleaning, and parking enforcement matters, as documented in 311 calls throughout 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 1906 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
47th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 192 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.3%
Moderate concern 15.6%
Severe concern 50.1%
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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The story over time

1906 Powell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 21
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 05
Abandoned vehicle

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