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3517-3519 Divisadero St

Marina, SF 94123 0922008 2 units · 2 fl · 1928

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3517-3519 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 1928
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1928
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1928
Total area3,454 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0922008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1325 Howard Ave #221 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
April 30, 2019

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3517 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3519 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 3517-3519 Divisadero Street, a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Marina neighborhood, was constructed in 1928 and is currently owned by Poma Estates LP. The building has undergone several significant renovations, with the most substantial recent project initiated in September 2019 involving both horizontal and vertical additions, interior renovations, and facade replacement, creating two new bedrooms and three new bathrooms at an estimated cost of $950,000. This project was documented by Edmonds + Lee Architects, Inc. and would expand the building from 3,731 to 5,561 square feet. A notable tenant buyout occurred in May 2019, totaling $48,000 for one tenant.

The building's systems have received considerable attention, with recent electrical upgrades including knob and tube replacement in August 2024, completed under permits EW202408200599 and EW202408200600. Other major improvements include kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2007, replacement of windows and facade in 2010, and various systems upgrades including new furnaces, water heaters, and electrical infrastructure. The property has experienced persistent parking-related issues in 2024, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking resulting in several citations. Two 311 reports regarding street cleaning and debris were also filed in July 2024. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems and compliance with safety standards, including the installation of anchor bolts and various structural improvements over the years.

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Risk rating

How 3517-3519 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
57thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 425 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3517-3519 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 30
Relocate (2) sinks (1) toilet (1) bathtub, no undergroiund work, job card #2026041339277 issued 4/13/2026. (4 inspections)
Issued
Electrical PermitApr 28
Bathroom remodel: 1 panasonic fan, 2 recessed led can light, 2 vanity lights, 3 switches. closet light + switch.

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