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20-22 Powers Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5609019 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20-22 Powers Ave 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,510 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5609019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nam Seok Hoon
Mailing address
5706 Dalton Creek Way Pleasanton CA 94566
Last sale
083021

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22 Powers Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
20 Powers Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 20-22 Powers Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Nam Seok Hoon. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major work completed in March 2021 involving comprehensive bathroom repairs including a bathtub, sink, toilet, and associated plumbing and electrical work, with a cost of $12,000. Prior to this, the building underwent window replacements in 2010 ($9,700) and 2006 ($5,000), including the installation of 13 windows visible from the street and 5 windows on the back of the house not visible from the street. Other notable improvements include the installation of an interior stair in 1995 and a complete aluminum window replacement in 1988.

The building's history includes a significant complaint filed in 1994 regarding illegal units and unauthorized rental activities, which was officially abated by May 1996. More recently, there has been a pattern of parking-related incidents affecting the property, with multiple citations issued between 2023 and 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks. Between May 2023 and October 2024, there were numerous enforcement actions taken, including several citations issued to a Mercedes vehicle with the license plate 7DBN675, suggesting ongoing parking challenges in the vicinity of the property. Outside of these parking issues, the building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and improvements, with all permitted work being completed successfully according to the records.

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Risk rating

How 20-22 Powers Ave'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
88th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 153 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 10.4%
Severe concern 8.4%
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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The story over time

20-22 Powers Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2021
Plumbing Permit Mar 02
Plumbing replace bathtub, sink, toilet and repair plumbing in bathroom.
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 02
Electrical replace light. switch, receptacle, fan.

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