1321-1327 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The property at 1321-1327 Powell Street in Nob Hill is a 3-story, 8-unit apartment building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Hum Trust. The building has undergone several maintenance activities over the years, including reroofing work in 1992 (expired) and 2013 (completed at a cost of $5,000), with a street space permit issued in 2008. The property has experienced multiple inspections and violations, with the most significant recent issues occurring in 2024.

In June 2024, a routine inspection led to multiple building code violations, including problems with fire safety systems (fire extinguishers, fire escape drop ladder), security features (metal fence/bars), and general maintenance (smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms). These violations were primarily addressed by September 2024, along with a subsequent complaint in September 2024 regarding metal fencing issues. Earlier issues from 2024 included a report of mold and pest infestation (June 2024), though these were marked as abated by October 2024. The building's history also includes several routine inspections dating back to 1999 and 2005, and some concerning safety issues, including a 2013 complaint about unauthorized construction work and potentially dangerous conditions on the roof.

Recent exterior conditions have been documented through multiple 311 calls between 2020-2022, primarily related to street cleanliness and sidewalk maintenance, with some public health concerns noted in 2021. A vacant storefront has been noted as an active concern since 2020. While the building has a history of various maintenance and compliance issues, many of the most recent violations appear to have been addressed, with a director's hearing scheduled for October 10, 2024, to resolve outstanding building code matters. The property has also been involved in a 2021 fire code violation, though this was addressed on the same day as the complaint.