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1000 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0211015 47 units · 7 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1000 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 1926
2 or more units
47 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units47
Floors7
Year built1926
Total area25,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0211015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kg Powell Investors Llc
Mailing address
Brad Koch 139 Mitchell Ave #236 South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
090414

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Initial analysis

The 7-story, 47-unit apartment building at 1000 Powell Street in Nob Hill, owned by Kg Powell Investors LLC, was constructed in 1926 and has undergone significant recent improvements emphasizing fire safety and unit upgrades. Most notably, in 2023-2024, the building completed a mandatory fire alarm system upgrade to install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with associated permits showing proper installation and final layout documentation. The building has seen substantial unit renovations over recent years, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels between 2016-2022, including Units 32, 52, 68, 64, 57, and 41, typically involving electrical upgrades, new fixtures, and modernized systems.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its history, though most have been promptly addressed. Noteworthy past violations include a 2023 violation regarding sleeping area requirements that was abated, and 2015 plumbing issues involving a non-functioning outside drain. Historical complaints from 2005 revealed concerns about inadequate heating, damaged walls, and fire escape maintenance, though these were resolved. Recent 2024 complaints regarding electrical work without permit and environmental health concerns are still under review or resolution. Fire safety has been a consistent focus, with regular inspections noting issues such as blocked exits, extinguisher maintenance, and verification of fire safety systems, though most violations were resolved promptly. The building's management has shown responsiveness to regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade and regular unit renovations, though periodic concerns about boiler permits and various system upgrades continue to arise.

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Risk rating

How 1000 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
2th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1102 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 6.6%
Moderate concern 82.6%
Severe concern 10.8%
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

1000 Powell St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 18
Not offensive
fire police callbox
DBI ComplaintDec 09
Elevators - stops mid floors, starts moving when the doors are open

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