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1059-1079 Powell St

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0212002 17 units · 3 fl · 1916

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1059-1079 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 1916
2 or more units
17 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1916
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units17
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area9,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0212002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Marian Jung, Succ Tte 1126 Bel Marin Keys Novato CA 94949
Last sale
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1079 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1059 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 17-unit multi-family residential building at 1059-1079 Powell Street in Nob Hill, owned by Jung Revocable Trust The, has been in operation since 1916. The three-story apartment building has undergone various improvements and faced several challenges over the years. Most recently, in 2023, there was an active complaint regarding vacant commercial spaces at 1077 and 1099 Powell Street, and a common areas complaint filed in April 2024. Several notable building improvements include plumbing upgrades with a kitchen sink drain replacement in 2018 and a water heater replacement in 2012, electrical work in 2004 involving new lights and switches, and various remodeling projects between 1986-2004 including restaurant remodeling and non-bearing wall construction. A significant safety concern was addressed in 2002 when a complaint about rusty fire escape cables and ladders was filed and subsequently abated.

The property has had multiple commercial tenant improvements over the years, including the addition of a sushi bar in 2004 (completed) and various canopy and awning projects in 1988-1990, though some of these permits were cancelled. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned parking issues near the property, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and illegal parking between 2017-2024. A routine inspection in 2002 identified fire safety concerns that were promptly addressed. The building's commercial spaces have maintained active ABC licenses for restaurant use, with approvals for Type 41 licenses confirming the continuation of existing uses. While there have been periodic complaints and service requests, many have been resolved through appropriate channels, including issues related to environmental health, parking, and rent adjustments. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both residential and commercial portions, though some recent complaints suggest ongoing monitoring may be beneficial.

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Risk rating

How 1059-1079 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 1069 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1059-1079 Powell St event timeline

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311 Request Dec 18
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