1047-1051 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

This two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 1047-1051 Powell St in Nob Hill was built in 1914 and is currently owned by Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist A. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most pressing matters currently being two active building violations from 2015 related to unauthorized window replacements at the front facade, where eight vinyl windows were installed without proper permits. The building has undergone multiple renovation projects, including a foundation reinforcement in 2006 ($20,000), various window replacements, and electrical system upgrades to 200-amp service with new meters and lighting.

In recent years, there have been several maintenance and safety concerns, including a sewage backup in December 2023, recurring graffiti issues in 2023, and a complaint about heavy smoke from incense in 2008. The building has a history of violations and complaints that required investigation and, in some cases, resulted in abatement proceedings. Significant past issues include a 2006 incident involving unauthorized installation of a new door opening at the rear of the property facing Codman Place, which led to building code violations.

Infrastructure improvements included a complete plumbing system upgrade in 2014 with sewer replacement, and various electrical improvements throughout the years. The property has also experienced some exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple graffiti incidents in recent years (2023), and routine urban issues such as abandoned vehicles and sidewalk cleaning needs, as documented through 311 calls. While many historical violations have been resolved, the currently active window replacement violation from 2015 remains a noteworthy concern, and there are routine maintenance issues that continue to arise, as evidenced by recent 311 calls and complaints.