1230-1234 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1230-1234 Powell Street in Nob Hill, constructed in 1907 and owned by Duck Sin Benevolent Assn, has undergone several significant changes and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most recently, in January 2023, a code enforcement complaint was filed regarding a vacant commercial space described as abandoned/derelict.

The building has a documented history of plumbing renovations, with a $13,000 bathroom renovation completed in 2009, and several structural and safety improvements including the installation of aluminum windows (1989), construction of a rear fire escape (1988), and various remodeling efforts in the 1980s and 2004 sidewalk repairs. The property has experienced consistent issues with street cleanliness and waste management in recent years, with seven 311 calls recorded between late 2021 and 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and hazardous materials on or near the property.

These reports included instances of general loose garbage, electronics disposal, and even human or animal waste, though most were resolved with no findings upon inspection. The most recent building permit on record was issued in 2019 for street space use at minimal cost, and while there was an expired permit from 2008 regarding advertising sign removal, most significant historical permits from the 1980s show completion status. The building's code enforcement complaint and recent waste management issues suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and street cleanliness, though many 311 calls have been resolved promptly.