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1722-1724 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1051019 3 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1722-1724 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 1927
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1051019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Herbert & Kay F Engel 1989
Mailing address
Herbert & Kay F Engel Po Box 590538 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
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1724 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1722 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1722-1724 Divisadero Street is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Herbert & Kay F Engel since 1989. The building has undergone several significant commercial transitions, notably converting from a travel agency to a nail salon with children's play space in 2008, followed by additional related uses including foot massage and most recently a proposed conversion to full-body massage services in September 2024. The 2008 renovations included substantial improvements such as new walls, doors, a power door activator, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades including a new furnace installation and laundry facilities.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over its history, particularly during the early 2000s when numerous violations were documented in 2002 related to dry rot, window repairs, plumbing, electrical systems, floor coverings, and potential lead paint hazards. These violations were officially abated by March 2003. More recent concerns include a 2021 complaint about backyard usage by a nail salon/spa business, though this was marked as not active shortly thereafter. The building has also been subject to multiple graffiti incidents (most recently in 2024) and other municipal service issues such as illegal postings and garbage concerns. While many of these historical problems have been addressed through various permits and repairs, including extensive work completed in 2008, the property's maintenance record shows periodic attention to basic systems and safety features, including several plumbing repairs, electrical upgrades, and code compliance modifications.

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Risk rating

How 1722-1724 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
28th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.4%
Moderate concern 53.5%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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1722-1724 Divisadero St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 13
Post abatement inspection
building commercial

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