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1901-1909 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1028006 7 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1901-1909 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
7 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 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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area12,374 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1028006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jackson Group 1806 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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1905 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1909 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1901 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1907 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1901-1909 Divisadero Street is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing 7 residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The building has experienced significant issues in recent years, most notably with multiple active building violations filed in 2023 and 2022 related to lead safety, weatherproofing, and general maintenance concerns. Of particular concern is the building's current vacant status, which has led to safety concerns including reports of unauthorized occupants and vandalism. The property, which has been described as "covered in graffiti" and a "dangerous nuisance," has multiple active complaints regarding broken windows, deteriorating window frames, and ventilation problems. The building underwent a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2022, but there have been ongoing compliance issues, with multiple permits in 2023-2024 memorializing previous work and responding to deficiencies. Infrastructure concerns are evident from plumbing records, showing sewer line repairs in 2019 and various water-related work in 2012-2013.

The property's history includes several attempts at modernization and accessibility improvements, including ADA compliance work in 2012, though some of these permits have expired. Fire safety appears generally maintained, with a fire suppression system installed in 2011 and no significant fire incidents since then. The building's commercial space has faced challenges, including unauthorized work in 2022 that resulted in planning enforcement actions. While the soft-story retrofit has been completed and certified, other structural and maintenance issues persist. Recent inspections have revealed numerous code compliance matters, particularly regarding lead paint safety and building envelope maintenance. The property owner, William & Annett Scarabosio, has faced multiple enforcement actions and active complaints regarding building condition and maintenance, with several permits issued in 2023-2024 to address ongoing violations and memorialize previous work. The building's current status is concerning, given its vacant condition and ongoing regulatory compliance issues, though it meets soft-story retrofit requirements as of now.

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Risk rating

How 1901-1909 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 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
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 88%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1901-1909 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 10
Hole in roof of laundry room water intrusion and mold visible in side walls and rot. a dip in the floor of the laundry room. fireplaces have outside heaters with monoxide.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJan 23
Garbage and debris

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