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1024-1034 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0211019 6 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 1024-1034 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,266 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0211019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Laurie Leong Tr
Mailing address
Leong Laurie Mei-lan 831 Moreno Ave Palo Alto CA 94303
Last sale
061807

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Included addresses

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1034 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1028 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1026 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1032 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1024 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1030 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

1024-1034 Powell Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Laurie Leong Tr. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years, with the most recent being a $18,000 fire alarm system upgrade in December 2023 to comply with current fire code requirements. Previous major works include a complete reroofing in 2011 and a seismic retrofit in 1997 that included wall tie installations and diaphragm shear enhancements, indicating attention to structural integrity and safety.

The building had a documented set of safety violations in May 2005, which were resolved by June 2005, including issues with fire escape drop ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, central alarm panel certification requirements, and exterior door security devices. Since that time, there have been no recorded building violations or complaints regarding safety systems. The property has had routine housing inspections in 1999, 2005, and 2011, all marked as Not Active. Recent external issues primarily involve parking enforcement matters, with multiple citations issued for blocking the driveway between 2019-2024, and some graffiti incidents in 2021. A rent board request was recorded in December 2024, though it was resolved. The property's documented history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, particularly in terms of fire safety and structural integrity, while the majority of recent issues have been related to external factors like parking and street conditions rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1024-1034 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
81th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 214 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 age

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

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 40.9%
Moderate concern 28.3%
Severe concern 30.8%
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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1024-1034 Powell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 19
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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