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1831-1849 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1049004 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Lower Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.6
35
FewerMore

This building has 35 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1831-1849 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
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area10,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1049004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rosenberg Family Fund
Mailing address
Nancy R Cerf 1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 1 Santa Barbara CA 93108
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1835 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1845 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1839 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1833 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1837 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1843 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1849 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1847 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1841 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1831 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The Rosenberg Family Fund-owned multi-family residential building at 1831-1849 Divisadero Street is a two-story, six-unit structure built in 1900 in Lower Pacific Heights. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, with multiple completed projects in 2024 including window replacements, kitchen cabinet updates, and plumbing work. Notably, there were several complaints in 2023 regarding structural issues in the kitchen and hallway, including water damage, buckling drywall, and window problems, though most of these complaints were marked as not active or resolved by September 2023. There were also multiple building complaints in October 2024 regarding construction work being performed in a manner that created dust and debris issues, and concerns about a security camera's placement. The building's history shows consistent attention to safety and accessibility improvements, including recent work to install ADA-compliant door actuators and regrade entry areas, though this work has been subject to multiple "unreasonable hardship" requests. Previously, the building faced several violations in 2017-2018 related to interior surfaces, plumbing, and electrical issues, all of which were ultimately abated. The fire safety system has required regular attention, with violations and complaints regarding alarm systems noted in 2007, 2012, and 2023, though all were marked as corrected. A notable tenant buyout occurred in October 2024 for Unit 1833, involving three tenants and totaling $269,385. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of ongoing improvements, particularly in recent months, though some residents have expressed persistent concerns about certain maintenance issues and construction practices.

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Risk rating

How 1831-1849 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
2th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 657 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

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.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.3%
Moderate concern 77.1%
Severe concern 14.6%
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

1831-1849 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 26
The back door to the building left open and cannot be closed . the building was required to install an automatic closures but they're not willing to install one for this door. the door is to the right of 1849 divisadero (storefront). customer can provide access.
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitMar 03
Replace 72 sq ft of drywall in common area hallway

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