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1728-1730 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1051020 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
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 1728-1730 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,238 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1051020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Herbert & Kay F Engel 1989
Mailing address
Herbert & Kay F Engel 388 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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1730 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1728 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-family residential building at 1728-1730 Divisadero Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Herbert & Kay F Engel since 1989, is a two-story flat and store structure built in 1900. The property has undergone some significant maintenance work in recent years, including a sewer and house trap replacement completed in January 2023, which suggests the owners are addressing essential infrastructure updates. The building experienced a notable issue in September 2002 when multiple housing code violations were filed regarding lead paint concerns, including peeling paint that allegedly caused paint chips to blow into a complainant's bathroom; however, these violations were resolved by December 2002.

More recent history shows several maintenance and service requests in the vicinity of the property, with the most recent being two graffiti incidents in early 2023 (one on the sidewalk and another on the street), and a sewage backup issue addressed in December 2022. The building’s permit history shows records of street space permits issued in March 2006, though these are relatively old compared to other activities. The property has experienced various neighborhood maintenance issues typical of the area, including graffiti on nearby public infrastructure, street cleaning needs, and some issues with public garbage receptacles, most of which have been resolved through standard city channels. While the building had significant lead paint concerns in 2002, there have been no documented health or safety violations since that time, and the recent infrastructure maintenance suggests ongoing attention to the building's upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 1728-1730 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
34th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 442 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.6%
Moderate concern 31.5%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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1728-1730 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Sep 16
DBI REFERRAL: ILLEGAL CHANGE OF USE. floor: 1; 1 unit is currently sub leased by Anastasia Monastyrska, who is operating under the business name Anastasia PMU without the required city permit.
Closed - No Violation
DBI ComplaintSep 02
Date last observed: 29-aug-25; floor: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; illegal change of use; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: 1 unit is currently sub leased by anastasia monastyrska, who is operating under the business name ¿anastasia pmu.¿ to my knowledge, this business is conducting operations without the required city permit and without valid insurance coverage. i believe this may be a violation of local business licensing and public health requirements, and i wanted to ensure it is reviewed by the appropriate department.;

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