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3830 Divisadero St

Marina, SF 94123 0912005 12 units · 3 fl · 1936

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3830 Divisadero St 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 1936
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1936
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1936
Total area16,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0912005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wells Fargo Bank P.O. Box 13519 Arlington TX 76094
Last sale
December 20, 2013

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 3830 Divisadero Street, built in 1936 and currently owned by Diverto LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. The property has seen substantial unit-by-unit upgrades, including major renovations in Units 101, 102, 304, and 202/202 during 2021-2022, encompassing kitchen and bathroom remodels, along with associated plumbing and electrical work. A solar PV system was installed in 2021, and the building underwent a complete reroofing in 2022. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges, including a notable plumbing incident in December 2017 involving sewer line overflow that affected multiple units and raised sanitary concerns. There were also several fire safety complaints between 2015 and 2024 regarding issues such as combustible materials, exit maintenance, and electrical systems, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected." While the building faced several violations in 2002 related to heating systems and fire safety, these were all abated by 2005. The property has undergone thorough unit-by-unit modernization, with particular attention to plumbing infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple permits for bathroom and kitchen upgrades across different units.

Recent months have shown the building receiving attention primarily for exterior maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris. Two tenant buyouts were recorded in 2021 and 2022, totaling approximately $132,090, which suggests active management of unit turnover and building improvements. The property's permit history demonstrates regular maintenance and modernization efforts, with particular focus on addressing historical fire safety concerns and upgrading unit amenities. The building's electrical system has received substantial attention, with multiple permits for rewiring and equipment upgrades between 2014 and 2022, and a fire alarm system violation from 2010 that was subsequently closed. The property's recent history shows consistent investment in building improvements, with particular focus on unit modernization and safety compliance, though there have been occasional challenges with maintenance and plumbing systems that required attention.

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Risk rating

How 3830 Divisadero St'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
4thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 948 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3830 Divisadero St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jun 16
Alarm Systems

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