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902-904 Divisadero St

Alamo Square, SF 94115 1155016 7 units · 3 fl · 1913

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 902-904 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 1913
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area6,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1155016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Westerfeld Apartments Lp
Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
101718

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Included addresses

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902 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1598 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
904 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 902-904 Divisadero Street property is a 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently managed by Westerfeld Apartments LP. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing a residential soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 4) and a commercial retrofit, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent safety upgrades include the installation of a new fire alarm system in October 2023, indicating ongoing commitment to resident safety. Between 2016 and 2019, the building underwent extensive interior improvements including electrical rewiring, plumbing upgrades, and ceiling restoration work in multiple units, with particular focus on units 101, 201, and 203.

The property has experienced recurring issues with its alarm system, with multiple fire complaints and incidents related to system malfunctions recorded between 2005 and 2018. A cluster of building violations was documented in 2001, including problems with window hardware, central alarm system, water damage, and heating systems, though these were resolved by 2002. Recent building complaints (2023-2024) have primarily concerned exterior issues, including concerns about a neighboring commercial property and street drainage problems. The most recent complaints filed in 2024 express neighborhood concerns rather than specific building issues. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to plumbing and electrical systems, with multiple permits for upgrades and repairs issued between 2016 and 2023.

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Risk rating

How 902-904 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
9th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 278 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

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.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.0%
Moderate concern 53.4%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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The story over time

902-904 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 07
Transit shelter platform
Damage Property
311 RequestMay 20
Garbage and debris

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