1901-1909 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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.