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1900-1902 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1027006 5 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1900-1902 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 1910
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1910
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area6,441 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1027006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
George M&lilian Massarweh 155 Dorchester Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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1902 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1900 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2676 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1900-1902 Divisadero Street in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1910, has undergone several notable improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most significantly, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting work in 2018 under the San Francisco wood-frame seismic retrofit program, with approximately $116,000 invested in both residential and commercial components. The building's safety systems have received attention, including a fire alarm system replacement in 2012-2013, though the permit for this work expired before final inspection and required a subsequent permit in 2015 to obtain completion approval, indicating some administrative challenges with safety systems maintenance.

Historical maintenance issues have included water-related problems, particularly in the early 2000s, with complaints about hot water temperature compliance (2004) and a roof leak affecting a kitchen light fixture (2003). Structural concerns were documented in 2001 regarding a rotted support post at the front of the building, and in 2004, repairs were made to back stairs due to rot. More recent history shows the building has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, including the soft-story retrofit program, which received a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC). The property has experienced periodic issues with building maintenance and neighborhood cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris between 2024-2025, though these are primarily related to street conditions rather than building-specific issues. A recent complaint from 2022 regarding an unpermitted sign blocking a window view was filed but appears to be inactive as of now. The building's private ownership is under the Massarweh Trust, and the most recent tenant buyout record shows a payment of $12,792 to one tenant at a nearby address (2676 Pine Street) in October 2020, though it's unclear if this is directly related to the Divisadero Street property.

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Risk rating

How 1900-1902 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 456 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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 39%
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

1900-1902 Divisadero St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 18
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestApr 16
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