1615-1617 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1615-1617 Powell St, owned by Jeannie C Louie Lvg Tr, consists of 5 units and was constructed in 1906. The building underwent significant structural improvements in recent years, most notably completing the mandatory Soft Story retrofit program, which included changes to shear connections and foundation improvements. The retrofit work, valued at $73,000, was initiated in 2017 but encountered compliance issues that resulted in a violation notice in September 2019.

This violation was ultimately resolved by August 2022, with the final completion of the retrofit work and issuance of the Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). The building's maintenance history includes several routine inspections and repairs, notably addressing various safety concerns in 2008, including issues with stair landings, floorboards, and water heater seismic strapping. A roof deck removal and penthouse construction without permit complaint was filed and resolved in 2010.

In 2024, there were reports of sewage discharge from a side sewer vent, marking the most recent infrastructure issue. The property has experienced recurring sewage issues, with similar incidents reported in 2022. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding earthquake retrofitting requirements and sewer systems, recent records indicate that major compliance issues have been resolved, and regular maintenance continues to be addressed. The building's age and history of various building violations suggest that while improvements have been made, some infrastructure systems may still require ongoing monitoring.