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1833-1837 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0090005 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 1833-1837 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 1924
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,629 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0090005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jean Lew Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Lew Jean Trustee 2047 Windward Pt Discovery Bay CA 94505
Last sale
071002

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1833 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1837 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1835 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1833-1837 Powell Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, containing 3 units with retail space, currently owned by the Jean Lew Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2013-2014, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels ($19,000 each) to address a building complaint, featuring new drywall, tiles, fixtures, and updated electrical systems with new panels, lights, and appliances. Infrastructure improvements include sewer line repairs (2018), floor joist replacements in 2012 ($12,000), and a complete reroofing (2001, $4,400). The building's electrical system has been significantly upgraded, particularly during the 2013 renovations, with the installation of subpanels, arc fault circuits, and smoke detectors, along with various plumbing improvements including the replacement of fixtures and water heaters.

Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved exterior and surrounding area concerns, with multiple 311 calls between 2021 and 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the street, though all were resolved promptly by city services. The most recent building-related work corresponds to 2018 with sewer line repairs, and there have been no major building code violations or safety concerns recorded in recent years. The property's maintenance history indicates regular upkeep and modernization efforts, particularly focusing on interior systems and living spaces, while external area cleanliness has been managed through routine municipal services.

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Risk rating

How 1833-1837 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
50th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

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 56.4%
Moderate concern 27.7%
Severe concern 16.0%
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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1833-1837 Powell St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 04
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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