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1301-1305 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0159007 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1301-1305 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0159007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gene S Wong & Sandra C Wong
Mailing address
Wong Sandra C Trustee 2015 Nassau Dr Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale
090618

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1303 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1305 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1301 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1301-1305 Powell Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1906 and owned by Gene S Wong & Sandra C Wong. The building's recent history (2019-2024) shows active maintenance and compliance efforts, including a 2019 permit for accessible business entrance improvements (power button installation) and multiple permits in 2012 for substantial structural work, such as repairing dry rot, replacing windows, and reinforcing the foundation bolt on the Pacific Street side. Prior to these improvements, there were some structural maintenance issues addressed in 2012, including stucco siding replacement due to vehicular damage.

The building experienced a notable violation in 2006 regarding an unpermitted projecting sign installation that blocked windows, leading to abatement proceedings that were resolved by 2009. Since mid-2024, there have been numerous 311 calls regarding street-level maintenance issues, primarily concerning garbage and debris (including multiple reports of bagged garbage and spills), along with a few transportation-related complaints near the property. Three fire-related incidents were recorded, but all were either false alarms or system malfunctions with no civilian injuries reported. The most recent building management actions suggest ongoing attention to both accessibility compliance and general maintenance, though the frequency of street cleaning issues reported in 2024 may indicate some challenges with exterior maintenance of the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1301-1305 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
91th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.1%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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The story over time

1301-1305 Powell St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Dec 30
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Fire IncidentDec 11
700 False alarm or false call, other

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