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1818-1822 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1050016 3 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 1818-1822 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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 1904
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,736 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1050016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
665 Newell Rd Palo Alto CA 94303
Last sale
January 07, 2019

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1820 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1822 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1818 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1818-1822 Divisadero Street, owned by Divisadero Panda LLC, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2019, with the most substantial work including seismic retrofitting completed in September 2019 (cost $150,000) and a major interior remodel of the third floor in February 2020 (cost $200,000), which involved window replacement and maintained the laundromat use. More recent improvements include the installation of a new roof in 2021 (cost $12,000), the addition of a privacy partition wall and kitchenette in late 2022 (cost $10,000), and the installation of an awning sign for Atelier Yarns in October 2022 (cost $7,000). A notable roof deck and penthouse addition project was filed in November 2021, though the permit status remains as "Filed" as of October 2023.

The building experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in late 2018, including violations related to mold, lead paint concerns, and various interior surface problems, all of which were abated by January 4, 2019. There were also multiple vacant commercial storefront complaints filed between 2019 and 2023. The property underwent a tenant buyout for three units in March 2020, with a reported settlement amount of $130,000. Recent maintenance history shows regular upkeep, though there have been recurring issues with public cleanliness in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and toter placement. The most recent property-related complaint was filed in June 2023 regarding a vacant commercial storefront, though this case is currently listed as not active.

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Risk rating

How 1818-1822 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
25thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 502 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
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

1818-1822 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 31
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMar 21
Garbage and debris

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