1608-1614 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 1608-1614 Powell Street is a three-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, constructed in 1912. The three-story structure, currently owned by Warren Jee Revoc Lvg Tr, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its history, with particular attention needed in the late 1990s and mid-2000s. The building underwent substantial work in 1998-1999, including reroofing and repairs to stairs and damaged wood.

Between 2005-2008, multiple violations were recorded and subsequently addressed, including issues with fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers) and structural concerns with rear stairs, along with a 2008 requirement to seismic brace three water heaters. The building's most concerning complaint came in 1997, reporting emergency conditions with no heat for years and lack of smoke alarms, affecting vulnerable elderly residents. More recent building history shows typical urban maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls regarding toter placement, graffiti, and parking concerns between 2015 and 2024.

The most recent building-related incident was a non-fire alarm activation, with no injuries or damage reported. An electrical permit from 2015 to install a 100-amp meter was cancelled, though this may not indicate an ongoing issue. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, records show that violations have generally been addressed, with the most recent complaint (from 2008) being marked as not active.