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2960 Divisadero St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0945015C 6 units · 3 fl · 1922

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2960 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 1922
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1922
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area13,053 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0945015C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Pichler Josef Pepo & Mardik 2960 Divisadero St Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2960 Divisadero Street in Cow Hollow, constructed in 1922, has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades over recent years, with particular attention to safety systems and structural integrity. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft seismic retrofitting in 2015 (as a Tier 3 property), and more recent improvements include a 2024 electrical upgrade replacing the main fuse box and panels, along with the installation of new roof deck materials. The property has experienced some plumbing and mechanical issues, including multiple boiler-related violations between 2013-2021 and recent sewer work in August 2024, though these have generally been addressed promptly. A concerning series of complaints in 2017 regarding possible asbestos removal without proper permits and dangerous working conditions in the garage was documented, along with more recent complaints about roof deck construction allegedly impacting neighboring properties in mid-2024.

The building has maintained good compliance with major safety requirements, including a 2022 fire alarm system upgrade and completion of the soft-story retrofit program. Historical maintenance records show attention to both building-wide systems and individual unit improvements, such as kitchen renovations in Unit #4 (2018) and various plumbing updates throughout the years. Recent infrastructure work has included the replacement of hot water storage tanks (2018) and multiple plumbing upgrades. The property has experienced occasional infrastructural issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls in 2024 regarding water leaks and sewage discharge, though these have been resolved promptly. While there have been several building violations and complaints over the years, most have been addressed and closed, though some historical boiler permit issues between 2013-2015 suggest prior maintenance challenges with the heating system.

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Risk rating

How 2960 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
30thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
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

2960 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Oct 13
Work category: 1p; replaced domestic hot water storage tank (right hand side)
Issued
Plumbing PermitMar 28
Work category: 1p; replaced pressure reducing valve

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