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1034-1040 Divisadero St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1154015 6 units · 3 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 Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1034-1040 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
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,805 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1154015
Ownership

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

Owner name
W A I Llc
Mailing address
1853 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1034 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1036 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1036 A Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1038 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1040 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1034 A Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 1034-1040 Divisadero Street, owned by W A I Llc, has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades since its construction in 1900, with particular attention to seismic safety in compliance with San Francisco's Soft Story Ordinance. The property is classified as a Multi-Family Residential building, with a documented Tier 3 soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 at a cost of $120,000. Recent improvements include various plumbing and electrical upgrades (2014-2015) involving kitchen and bathroom renovations across multiple units, rear stair repairs in 2016, and some street space permits in 2018-2019. The building has a history of maintenance issues that have required attention, including a notable cluster of violations and complaints in 2002 related to electrical connections, fire safety equipment, and structural elements, all of which were abated by November 2002. Earlier concerns from 1996-2014 included various habitability issues such as peeling paint, plumbing problems, and safety concerns, though these were addressed through subsequent repairs and upgrades.

The property's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to safety and livability, with multiple kitchen and bathroom renovations, electrical system upgrades including Ufer ground installation in 2018, and various plumbing improvements. Recent incidents have been primarily cosmetic or external in nature, such as graffiti (2023), noise complaints (2023), and some parking enforcement issues (2022). The building's historical records reveal a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and more significant structural and safety improvements, with no active violations or open complaints at present. The most recent documented work completed includes the seismic retrofit and various system upgrades, though periodic 311 calls suggest ongoing management of external maintenance issues.

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Risk rating

How 1034-1040 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
51th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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 60.3%
Moderate concern 24.8%
Severe concern 14.9%
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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1034-1040 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 28
Noise issue
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