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1048-1062 Divisadero St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1154017 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
Above average
avg 5.1
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1048-1062 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,875 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1154017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
393 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082019

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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1052 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1062 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1058 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1054 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1050 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1048 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1060 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1056 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1048-1062 Divisadero Street, constructed in 1906, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges over recent years. The property has seen substantial improvements, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2018-2019 (valued at up to $50,000), electrical upgrades, and heating system replacements, with the most recent permitted work being a reroofing project valued at $20,000 in 2024 and kitchen rewiring with sub-panel installation completed in early 2024. However, the building has also experienced serious issues, particularly in late 2023-early 2024, including multiple complaints about flooding, kitchen equipment problems, and maintenance issues. These recent events followed earlier significant concerns from 2019 involving mold problems that led to tenant displacement during remediation. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure improvements, though there have been recurring issues with interior surfaces, electrical systems, and plumbing fixtures. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 indicated concerns with extinguishers, while previous fire system inspections in 2021 were found to have no merit. The property has had several tenant complaints regarding general maintenance, heating issues, and unauthorized work, though many of these issues appear to have been addressed through subsequent repairs and improvements. The current ownership structure is maintained by 1048-1052 Divisidero LLC, which has undertaken numerous permitted improvements to the property throughout the years, though historical records indicate past violations related to building maintenance and safety equipment that were eventually resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1048-1062 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
35th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 109 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 21.3%
Moderate concern 43.7%
Severe concern 35.0%
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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1048-1062 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 25
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJun 16
Damaged tree

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