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2233 Divisadero St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1001002 24 units · 6 fl · 1929

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2233 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 1929
2 or more units
24 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.

Building characteristics
Units24
Floors6
Year built1929
Total area26,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1001002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nrs Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Chin Vincent Y & Grace L Tr 2 Mclaren Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The six-story, 24-unit apartment building at 2233 Divisadero Street in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1929, has faced several significant maintenance and safety concerns in recent years. Most pressing is an active complaint from December 2024 regarding inadequate heating, with reports of interior temperatures consistently below 65°F and boiler operation being unreliable. The building has also experienced recurring issues with its elevator system, documented in 2014, where complaints were made about frequent breakdowns and long repair times, particularly affecting disabled residents. In 2022, concerns were raised about sagging concrete ceilings and water damage in the garage area, while another complaint from the same year noted issues with the building manager's responsiveness to resident concerns. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years, including installation of fire safety systems in the 1990s (sprinklers and fire protection in hallways), replacement of the steam boiler in 2020, and backflow device replacement in 2017. However, multiple fire safety violations have been recorded, including issues with exits/fire escapes and address numbering in 2019, though these were subsequently abated.

The property has a history of building violations and complaints, with a notable cluster of issues documented in 2013 related to lead paint hazards, interior surface conditions, and weatherproofing of exterior walls. More recent concerns, particularly in 2024, have centered around heating problems and pest issues, including a November 2024 complaint about insects/rodents. The building's plumbing and heating infrastructure has received attention over the years, with the most recent hot water heater replacement completed in September 2024. Several fire system-related complaints have been recorded and resolved, including sprinkler system and alarm system issues in 2023 and 2024. The property has also attempted to address sustainability concerns in the past, with a 1983 permit for solar collectors, though this project was ultimately cancelled. Recent 311 calls have included reports of sidewalk defects and a missing side sewer vent cover, indicating ongoing maintenance needs in both building systems and common areas.

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Risk rating

How 2233 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
4th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 924 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.6%
Moderate concern 78.0%
Severe concern 7.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2233 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Dec 08
Date last observed: 06-dec-25; time last observed: 3:50pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: heat turned off. landlord's agent negotiating not having heat on. 60 degree yesterday at 2pm. 63 degrees most all day today.;
Housing Inspection Services
Electrical PermitNov 05
Ref: witness test fee for e202508255030

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