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Housing report

959 POWELL ST

San Francisco 94108

Last updated Sep 22, 2026 from public records

Building report score

22/100 High concern

F

Public records show 5 complaint files with active notices of violation, 5 active complaints, 13 complaint records, 5 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around fire / life safety and plumbing / leaks.

What public records show

5 Active complaints
5 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
5 Recent permits

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Fire / life safety 7 cases
Plumbing / leaks 5 cases
Mold / moisture 4 cases
Heat / boiler 4 cases
Pests / sanitation 2 cases

Active enforcement

Open safety and housing issues

DBI complaint 202421614

Apr 1, 2024 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 138650 , serial no unknown108

DBI complaint 202305188

Mar 17, 2023 · Active · Code Enforcement Section

Fire damage

DBI complaint 202304828

Mar 9, 2023 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Complaint-generated routine initiated by cts 202304443.

DBI complaint 202304443

Mar 1, 2023 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

December 29th pipe burst and flooded apartmant with leaks, windows area not sealed and people can accesses it easily, there's mold throughout the apartment, trash not being picked up and its blocking walkways, mice/rodents

DBI complaint 202302330

Jan 24, 2023 · Active · Housing Inspection Services

Submitted a request regarding black mold issue to dph. also other problems gaping holes in walls bad leaks that cause back doors not closing, electrical outlets are being pushed out rental agency aware but not fixing the issues

Formal notices

Notices of violation

Active formal notice on complaint 202421614

Apr 1, 2024

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202305188

Mar 17, 2023

1 active notice item

Active formal notice on complaint 202304828

Mar 9, 2023

7 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202304443

Mar 1, 2023

4 active notice items

Active formal notice on complaint 202302330

Jan 24, 2023

7 active notice items

Permit history

Recent permit activity

Permit 202606012252

Issued Jun 3, 2026 · issued

admin permit to switch c-16 on original approved plan set to new c-16 contractor original scope of work: under pa#2025-0319-2607. install new fire service main. install new fire sprinkler systemin (e) apartment building. ref pa 202408198958 - 127 heads

Permit 202503192607

Issued Mar 26, 2025 · issued

install new fire service main. install new fire sprinkler systemin (e) apartment building. ref pa 202408198958

Permit 202502271233

Issued Feb 28, 2025 · issued

rev 202408198958- making 24in clear in front of bathroom toilets by relocating the sink and tub and adding a closet to each bedroom. install plywood and sheetrock on exterior face of exterior wall on the south side instead of inside. not visible from street,

Permit 202408198958

Issued Dec 30, 2024 · issued

repair fire damaged framing. repair all floors where all wall and ceiling interior finishes, damaged windows and doors and damaged plumbing fixtures removed due to fire, smoke and water damage. comply with nov 202305188

Permit 202307313342

Issued Jul 31, 2023 · issued

remove fire/smoke damaged lath/plaster flooring wood cusing/trim and hazardous (lead) materials to studs. no work on plumbing, electrical or mechanical. building to remain vacnt pending new alteration permit in compliance w/structural revisions of sfbc

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Residential Building Request 16336487

Jan 23, 2023 · Closed

Residential Building Request 16264753

Jan 6, 2023 · Open

General Request - BUILDING INSPECTION 5858186

May 12, 2016 · Closed

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Complaints (13)
Notices of violation (8)
Permits (11)

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