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3436-3438 Divisadero St

Marina, SF 94123 0928019C 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 3436-3438 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 1924
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 1924
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 built1924
Total area2,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0928019C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Higbie Wesley Rich & Laura 3438 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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3438 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3436 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 3436-3438 Divisadero Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by the Higbie Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements and modifications over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a condo conversion completed in 2023 and compliance work following physical inspection report CC-8559 in early 2023 that addressed electrical grounding/bonding and lighting issues. Between 2013 and 2014, a substantial renovation was performed including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window replacements, and the installation of new furnaces and ductwork, with some of this work receiving final inspection approval in 2019.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including three gas water heater replacements between 2018-2020 and various plumbing and electrical improvements. Multiple permits have been issued for window replacements, including a 2019 project to replace 8 street-facing windows from aluminum clad to wood, and earlier work in 2007 for window and door replacements. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blockages, particularly in 2020-2024, though these are mostly related to street parking violations rather than building-specific problems. A recent concern regarding tree roots damaging the sidewalk (reported January 2024) is currently under review by the Department of Public Works. The building's code compliance history appears to be generally satisfactory, with most recent violations being promptly addressed through proper permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 3436-3438 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
61stpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3436-3438 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Mar 20
Report of physical inspection application cc- 8559. 3436-3438 divisadero street. grounding/bonding, repair lights as per electrical inspection report.
Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 13
Work category: 1p; condo conversion cc8559

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