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1344-1348 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0160016 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 1344-1348 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CCB
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 built1908
Total area4,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0160016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Betty Fong Survivors Tr
Mailing address
Fong Jim & Steven & Robert 1346 Powell St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
091197

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1346 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1348 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1344 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1344-1348 Powell Street in Nob Hill, built in 1908 and currently owned by the Betty Fong Survivors Trust, has experienced several significant events impacting resident safety and building maintenance over the past few years. Most notably, in late 2023 and early 2024, the property faced multiple fire safety issues, including violations for sleeping area requirements, blocked exits, alarm system problems, combustible materials, and issues with fire extinguishers, though many of these violations were subsequently corrected or abated. A recent complaint filed in July 2024 alleged unauthorized occupancy of the business space at night, which remained under investigation as of early 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential infrastructure, with a reroofing project completed in 2019 costing over $24,000, and the relocation of electrical meters and panels to the basement for safety compliance in early 2019. Earlier repairs included addressing dryrot damage to back stairs and deck in 2010. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris in the vicinity, particularly in late 2024, with multiple 311 calls reporting various sanitation concerns. While some of these external issues were resolved through municipal intervention, they indicate ongoing challenges with waste management in the area. The building's fire safety systems have been the subject of multiple false alarms and system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents. The most recent permitted work includes the legalization of an awning installation as part of the awning amnesty program in 2024, suggesting proactive compliance with municipal requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1344-1348 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
72th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 315 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.4%
Moderate concern 36.0%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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1344-1348 Powell St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 14
Work category: 1p; sewer lateral replacement
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