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1956-1966 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0076025A 6 units · 3 fl · 1915

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 1956-1966 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 1915
2 or more units
6 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 1915
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area6,567 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0076025A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John J. Dito & Son 466 Green St Ste 302 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1962 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1958 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1964 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1956 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1966 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1960 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 1956-1966 Powell Street in North Beach, owned by the Mary Etta Moose Survivors Trust, was constructed in 1915 and contains 6 units. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over its lifetime, particularly in the 1990s when a comprehensive seismic retrofit and fire sprinkler system installation were completed in 1994, followed by reroofing in 1992 and drywall repairs in 1991. More recent upgrades include substantial plumbing work in 2019 with two sewer replacements, and electrical improvements in 2004 with the installation of dedicated circuits and receptacles in all units, protected with AFCI breakers. The building has had routine housing inspections in 1999, 2005, and 2007, with no active violations noted.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents and garbage-related complaints between September 2024 and January 2025. There were nine documented cases of parking violations, most of which resulted in citations being issued. The property's service and maintenance history suggests regular upkeep of critical systems, with particular attention paid to structural safety, fire protection, and basic utilities. The building's documented history shows compliance with major safety and infrastructure requirements, with all permitted work having been completed successfully according to available records.

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Risk rating

How 1956-1966 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 243 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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 size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
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

1956-1966 Powell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
Municipal transportation agency
scooters complaint

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