2229 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2229 Divisadero Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in Pacific Heights, currently owned by Heathcote Lewis & Hollis Ni. The property has undergone significant renovations and system upgrades over the past decade, including a $36,000 reroofing project completed in 2021, extensive plumbing and electrical work in 2016 (including a kitchen remodel with new cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and complete rewiring), and comprehensive plumbing updates in 2013 including the installation of fire sprinklers and a new water service. Between 2014-2016, multiple bathroom remodels were completed across various units, along with kitchen improvements and electrical system upgrades.

Of particular concern is the recent pattern of complaints suggesting possible illegal unit conversions, with complaints filed in both November 2023 and March 2024 alleging the building was improperly converted from two units to a single-family home. These complaints referenced information from "Architectural Digest" magazine and prompted investigation by the Building Inspection Division, though these cases were marked as "Not Active" with "Closed - No Violation" status according to Planning Records. The building has a history of code compliance issues, particularly noted during a 2016 routine inspection which identified multiple fire safety concerns (though these were subsequently abated), and a 2014 complaint regarding construction work allegedly exceeding permitted scope.

An extensive renovation period from 2012-2014 included major updates to all units, including radiant heating installation, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and garage improvements. Additional records show some infrastructure issues with the building's systems, including a sewage backup incident in 2021 and a backflow preventer removal in 2023. The property has also required multiple street space permits between 2012-2016, and there have been several 311 calls related to the property's public infrastructure, including reports of illegal postings and waste removal needs in recent years.