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959 POWELL ST

Nob Hill · San Francisco 94108

Last updated May 14, 2026 from public records

Building report score

15/100 High concern

F

Public records show 4 complaint files with active notices of violation, 4 active complaints, 9 complaint records, 2 permit events in the last 5 years, and repeat themes around fire / life safety and mold / moisture.

What public records show

4 Active complaints
4 Active notice files
0 Active Fire violations
2 Recent permits
Units 0
Property class Vacant Lot Residential
Neighborhood Nob Hill

Issue signals

Themes and patterns

Fire / life safety 4 cases
Mold / moisture 3 cases
Plumbing / leaks 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 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 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 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 M729407

Issued Oct 12, 2016 · issued

street space

Permit M275406

Issued Aug 17, 2011 · issued

street space permit (patio work)

Permit M135765

Issued Sep 30, 2008 · issued

street space permit only.

Fire records

Fire violations and inspections

No unresolved Fire violation was found.

Resident reports

Building-related 311 reports

Noise Report 18164333

Apr 29, 2024 · Closed

Residential Building Request 16336487

Jan 23, 2023 · Closed

Residential Building Request 16264753

Jan 6, 2023 · Open

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Complaints (9)
Notices of violation (6)
Permits (8)

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