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1649-1655 Divisadero St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1076001A 4 units · 2 fl · 1875

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1649-1655 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 1875
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1875
Total area4,932 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1076001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
John T S & Siew Yoong Hung
Mailing address
Hung John T S & Siew Yoong 2533 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
031897

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1651 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1649 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1653 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1655 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1649-1655 Divisadero Street is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1875, containing four residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The building has undergone several significant changes in recent years, most notably its conversion to include a cannabis retail operation, "Megabud," that received conditional use approval in 2020. This conversion involved substantial tenant improvements between 2021-2022, including accessibility upgrades and the installation of an illuminated wall sign. The property has experienced multiple maintenance challenges, with concerning water damage and mold issues documented in 2023 and 2016-2022, affecting both residential and commercial spaces. These water-related problems resulted in multiple building violations, including concerns about water damage, mold, and lead paint, though most were officially abated by June 2022.

The building's maintenance history shows various infrastructure improvements over the years, including plumbing updates (main water pipe replacement in 2012-2013, installation of an ADA bathroom in 2014), electrical system upgrades, and fire safety system maintenance. Fire alarm system activations have been recorded regularly, though these have generally been unintentional (e.g., smoke detector or alarm system activations with no fire incidents). The property has also faced some construction-related issues, with complaints in 2022 regarding unauthorized early morning and late-night work hours during business establishment. The building's age and mixed-use nature have required ongoing maintenance and upgrades, as evidenced by numerous building, plumbing, and electrical permits over the years, including recent cooling system installations (2022) and various tenant improvements. While many past violations and maintenance issues have been addressed, the recurring nature of water-related problems suggests this remains a persistent challenge for the property.

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Risk rating

How 1649-1655 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
41th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 395 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.6%
Moderate concern 34.7%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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1649-1655 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Mar 30
Conversion of an existing vacant retail space, formerly occupied by a CBD store, into a boba tea shop (Wanpa brand with over 100 locations worldwide). As such, a Conditional Use Permit for Formula Retail is required. No changes are proposed to the existing building facade.
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Planning ProjectMar 10
Conversion of an existing vacant retail space, formerly occupied by a CBD store, into a boba tea shop (Wanpa brand with over 100 locations worldwide). As such, a Conditional Use Permit for Formula Retail is required. No changes are proposed to the existing building facade.

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