1620-1624 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1620-1624 Powell Street in North Beach, owned by the Elvira L Low Marital Trust, has a mixed-use history dating back to its 1912 construction. The property, classified as Flat & Store 4 units or less, has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the past decades, including multiple roofing works (most recently in 2010 at a cost of $18,000), water heater replacements (2009 and 2012), and the installation of a grease trap in 2019.

Notably, in March 2010, the building was the subject of multiple housing violations, including issues with plumbing and electrical systems, weather proofing at the roof, and damaged ceilings, though these violations were later abated. During the 1990s, the ground floor underwent significant renovations related to a restaurant space, including hood ventilation system work and the installation of an ansul system. The building's more recent history (2019-2024) has seen relatively few internal issues reported, though there have been some external maintenance and community concerns.

These include three instances of graffiti (2021-2019), two flooding incidents in 2022, and various street maintenance issues such as illegal parking, hazardous materials, and general cleaning needs. The property has recently been involved in planning discussions regarding a Type 41 Liquor License and restaurant establishment in the North Beach neighborhood, with one application being cancelled and another approved for La Mediteranee, now recognized as a Legacy Business. The most recent building-related activity was a parking enforcement action in September 2024.