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2300-2304 Divisadero St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0979018 8 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2300-2304 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 1900
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1900
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
Units8
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area18,774 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0979018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 330395 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
May 03, 2011

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Included addresses

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2304 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2300 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2876 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2870 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2872 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2878 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2302 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2874 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 2300-2304 Divisadero Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Matthew Watson, was constructed in 1900 and contains 8 units. The property has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decade, with particular focus on safety systems and unit upgrades. Major renovations include a $10,000 interior stairway improvement project in 2017, installation of a dedicated fire sprinkler monitoring system in 2014, garage ventilation improvements, and multiple electrical upgrades including a 100-amp panel upgrade and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The building has received regular maintenance and upgrades to its mechanical systems, including furnace installation, water heater replacement, and plumbing improvements, with the most recent work being the installation of gas fireplace equipment in 2022.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, particularly in the 2006-2009 period, with complaints about heating system problems, water damage, and lead paint concerns, though all these violations have been historically resolved. More recent concerns included a 2014 complaint about construction work beyond permit scope, though this was not pursued actively. The building has undergone multiple street space permit renewals and improvements, suggesting ongoing maintenance attention to public areas. Recent maintenance work has primarily focused on modernizing building systems, including electrical infrastructure for EV charging and various mechanical systems upgrades. The most recent incidents reported through 311 calls in 2024 involved utility-related issues and illegal postings, with no significant violations or safety concerns reported in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2300-2304 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
29thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 684 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2300-2304 Divisadero St event timeline

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