926 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

The 926 Powell Street property is a 4-story, 16-unit multi-family residential building located in Nob Hill, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Ballyhallinan Family LP. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented between 2018 and 2024, including recent violations in November 2024 regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems and various fire safety requirements.

The property has an active complaint from December 2024 concerning boiler permit renewal, and a historical electrical issue was reported in September 2021 involving wall buckling. In recent months, there have been several 311 calls related to maintenance and cleanliness issues, including reports of debris and garbage in the vicinity, though most were resolved promptly with no major violations noted. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to infrastructure upgrades, with a boiler replacement in 2007 and recent electrical panel upgrades issued in October 2024.

Past violations included addressable issues such as combustible storage concerns in 2005 and multiple interior surface violations in 2002 related to damaged ceilings and lead paint concerns. The property has undergone routine inspections over the years, with most violations being corrected promptly, though some, particularly related to fire safety systems and documentation requirements, remain open as of late 2024. While the building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over time, many historical violations were resolved through timely correction, though the recent pattern of fire safety violations suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining full compliance with current safety standards.