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1824-1830 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1050017 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1824-1830 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area6,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1050017
Ownership

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

Owner name
James Jso Min & Sharon T H
Mailing address
1830 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
122308

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1830 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1824 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1828 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1826 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1824-1830 Divisadero Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with ground floor commercial space, constructed in 1904, currently owned by James Jso Min & Sharon T H. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including ADA upgrades to the nail salon in 2011 (with associated plumbing and electrical work), window replacements in 2006, and various water service and sewer line improvements. Recent issues have centered around the commercial space, with two notable vacant storefront complaints in 2023, the most recent abated in October 2023, and a 2022 complaint regarding unpermitted awning installation. The building has maintained its infrastructure through various repairs, including a gas line repair in 2019 and sewer line replacement in 2014. A significant electrical fire incident was recorded in January 2018 involving arcing/shorted equipment, though there were no civilian injuries.

The property has experienced its share of maintenance challenges, including a 2004 incident involving sewer leakage affecting neighboring property, and several plumbing and electrical upgrades suggesting ongoing infrastructure improvements. Recent maintenance responses included multiple graffiti removals (with ongoing cases as of October 2023) and various 311 calls regarding property conditions, including shared space violations. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both residential and commercial components, with multiple permits for system upgrades and repairs over the years. The most recent building-related activity includes 2022 water service work and 2023 graffiti removal requests, indicating ongoing property maintenance attention.

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Risk rating

How 1824-1830 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
43th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 382 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.5%
Moderate concern 54.4%
Severe concern 4.1%
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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1824-1830 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 12
Vacant storefront
Code Enforcement Section

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