1011-1015 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The three-story multi-family residential building located at 1011-1015 Powell Street in Nob Hill, owned by the Henry & Evelyn Wong Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1908 and contains three residential units plus commercial space. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decade, most notably in 2012 when multiple plaster ornamental brackets (korbels) fell from the building's eaves, prompting emergency removal and subsequent replacement work. This incident led to multiple violations and complaints about safety hazards, which were eventually resolved through proper repairs costing approximately $1,850.

The building has also faced recurring fire safety concerns, with violation notices issued in 2018 and 2022 for sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and extinguishers, though records indicate these issues were abated. An exterior paint situation emerged in 2010-2012, including lead paint concerns that were addressed through proper remediation. More recent history shows continued maintenance attention was required, including a roof replacement completed in 2011 at a cost of $18,800.

The building experienced several instances of graffiti in 2023, though enforcement of graffiti removal requirements was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 2024, there have been multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans near the property, though these are municipal rather than building-specific issues. The most recent structural concerns appear to be addressed, but the building's history shows a pattern of requiring attention to both aesthetic and safety systems, particularly in regard to fire safety equipment and exterior maintenance.