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1801-1803 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1049059 4 units · 2 fl · 1905

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1801-1803 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 1905
2 or more units
4 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 1905
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area4,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1049059
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sun Peter P & Mindy Lin, Tt 37 Glen Alpine Rd Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
July 03, 2019

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1801 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1803 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1801-1803 Divisadero Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Peter P & Mindy Lin Sun Trust. The building underwent significant renovations in 2016, including a major tenant improvement project for a GoHealth urgent care facility ($430,000), structural work ($15,000), reroofing ($13,500), and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. These improvements included the installation of new HVAC systems, bathroom facilities, kitchen remodels, and extensive electrical work involving new panels, lighting, and appliance installations.

The building experienced several violations in 2015, primarily during July through September, related to heating issues, sanitation concerns, electrical problems, and unauthorized construction work in Unit B, which had been stripped down to bare studs without proper permits. These violations were subsequently addressed and abated by July 2016. More recent concerns include a 2022 complaint about unpermitted sign installation and two fire safety incidents in 2022 (blocked exits and alarm systems) and 2024 (blocked exits), all of which were marked as corrected. The most recent plumbing work was completed in December 2023, involving gas houseline extension work. The property has multiple active and resolved 311 calls from 2024 related to various issues, including garbage debris and parking enforcement matters, though these primarily relate to the street rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1801-1803 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
27thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 489 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
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

1801-1803 Divisadero St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 01
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 05
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