1516-1522 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The four-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1516-1522 Powell Street in North Beach, owned by Edmond Chew, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1915. Recent improvements include a window replacement project completed in April 2024 ($6,500) and substantial electrical upgrades in 2021-2022, which included the installation of new subpanels and multiple receptacles ($35,000).

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, notably with exterior wood stair repairs in 2016 ($8,000) following a notice of violation, and various fire safety compliance issues in 2005 that were promptly addressed within a month. The property has experienced multiple routine inspections over the years, revealing various maintenance needs that have generally been addressed.

A 2017 inspection noted possible unpermitted work involving interior roof wall buckling, and there were multiple fire-related complaints in 2018 regarding overcrowding and operating without a permit, though these were found to have either no merit or were duplicate complaints. The building's maintenance record includes exterior repairs such as stucco patching and brick reinstallation in 2015 ($5,000) and plumbing work including sewer line trap installation in 2010. While the building has had several violations and complaints over the years, the majority have been resolved promptly, with the most recent building improvements focusing on building systems modernization and safety compliance.