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3136-3138 Divisadero St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0937018 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3136-3138 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 1927
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1927
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 built1927
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0937018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3138 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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3138 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3136 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3136-3138 Divisadero Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Edmond K & Debbie C Wong, was constructed in 1927 and features two stories. The property has undergone several electrical modifications since 2007, including the addition of a house meter with switches and receptacles, and kitchen outlet installations in 2014. Notably, a serious complaint was filed in February 2014 regarding unpermitted electrical work, deteriorated electrical equipment, and unsafe conditions, including concerns about multiple wires causing frequent blackouts and an accumulation of junk in the garage and service alley. This complaint, which was investigated by the Electrical Inspection Division, was marked as not active by April 2014.

In recent years, the building and its surroundings have experienced various maintenance and sanitation issues, as documented through multiple 311 calls. The most recent incidents in 2024 involved general public works requests and garbage/debris issues that were resolved. The property has faced challenges typical of the area, including a graffiti incident in 2023 (which was impacted by COVID-related enforcement suspensions), and occurrences of human/animal waste and encampments in the vicinity between 2018 and 2022. While many of these municipal service requests have been resolved, the recurring nature of some issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in the building's immediate environment.

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Risk rating

How 3136-3138 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
78thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 189 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3136-3138 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 28
Graffiti on building commercial
Building commercial - Not Offensive

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