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1626-1630 Powell St

North Beach, SF 94133 0117015 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

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 1626-1630 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 1911
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
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0117015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fung Yee C Lau 2018 Revocab
Mailing address
Fung Yee C Lau - Ttee 2167 14Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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1626 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1630 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1626-1630 Powell Street in North Beach, owned by Fung Yee C Lau 2018 Revocab Trust, dates back to 1911 and includes a commercial space. The property's significant structural and maintenance history includes a vertical addition completed in 1997 and various improvements in the mid-1990s, such as topping replacement, waterproofing work, handicap improvements, and bathroom construction, though some of these permits expired. Earlier records show reroofing work was attempted in 1993, and the illegal conversion of a restaurant space was successfully resolved in 1996.

Recent activity (2020-2025) has primarily involved maintenance and compliance issues rather than structural concerns. The property has experienced regular urban challenges typical of its North Beach location, including graffiti (most recently reported in January 2025), illegal postings, and sidewalk cleaning needs. Notably, there have been two recent open cases regarding an abandoned parklet in March 2023 and multiple complaints involving the Business Sold Permit (BSP) process in December 2020, though most issues have been resolved through official channels. The building's commercial space has been involved in the Legacy Business Registry and received approval for acoustic, non-amplified music events during specified hours on weekends, indicating ongoing restaurant operations.

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Risk rating

How 1626-1630 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
43th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 206 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.1%
Moderate concern 37.6%
Severe concern 10.3%
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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1626-1630 Powell St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 28
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sidewalk in front of property

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