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1312-1314 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0160013 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 1312-1314 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,717 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0160013
Ownership

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

Owner name
John H & Lil Fong Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Fong John H & Lil Ttees 1310-1314 Powell St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
042297

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1314 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1312 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1312-1314 Powell Street in Nob Hill is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, containing three units and classified as a Flat & Store building. The building's most recent significant changes occurred between 2019 and 2020, including the removal of a commercial portion from the property records. Prior improvements include the installation of five vinyl windows in 2004 and reroofing work in 1994, though the latter permit has since expired. The building experienced several maintenance and upkeep issues between 2017 and 2023, with multiple instances of sign defacement (most recently in September 2023), and various street-related concerns including graffiti, human or animal waste, and loose garbage on adjacent sidewalks. While these exterior maintenance issues have been consistently addressed and resolved by appropriate city departments, they suggest ongoing challenges with the building's immediate surroundings. Historical permits indicate some structural modifications were made in 1983, including non-bearing wall removal and garage door installation, though these permits have also expired.

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Risk rating

How 1312-1314 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
56th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 495 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.7%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 9.6%
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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1312-1314 Powell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 21
Public works
bsm request for service
Plumbing PermitMar 17
Work category: 1p; water service replacement

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