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1201-1207 Divisadero St

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1126007 21 units · 4 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Anza Vista
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Anza Vista average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1201-1207 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 1923
2 or more units
21 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 1923
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
Units21
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area16,183 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1126007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ism Management Company Llc 1516 S Bundy Dr Ste 300 Los Angeles CA 90025
Last sale
110409

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1201 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1900 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1207 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1201-1207 Divisadero St, constructed in 1923, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its recent history. Most notably, the building completed mandatory San Francisco seismic retrofitting in 2019, with work costing nearly $300,000 across both residential and commercial areas. The property has an active Tier 4 soft-story retrofit status, indicating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent concerns include a December 2023 sleeping area violation related to fire safety systems, and past incidents of water intrusion and mold (2019). Multiple fire safety issues have been documented, including a 2020 violation for illuminated emergency lighting and exit paths, though many previous fire-related citations were promptly corrected.

The building's maintenance record shows ongoing infrastructure improvements, including new fire sprinklers installed in 2012, regular plumbing updates, and electrical system upgrades, such as a completed tenant improvement project in 2022. There was a significant period of construction and compliance issues around 2009-2010, including multiple complaints about unpermitted work and loss of utilities during construction, though these appear to have been resolved. More recent work includes commercial space improvements in 2022, involving new plumbing, electrical work, and flooring updates. The property has experienced recurring issues with emergency systems and fire safety equipment, though most violations have been addressed through proper channels. A 2023 commercial vacant structure complaint is still active. The building has approximately 21 residential units as per the most recent counts, though historical records indicate some discrepancies in unit configurations between inspections.

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Risk rating

How 1201-1207 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
8th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 125 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.7%
Moderate concern 62.3%
Severe concern 14.0%
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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1201-1207 Divisadero St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Apr 15
Extinguishers
Violation Issued

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