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901 Divisadero St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1156008 11 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 North Panhandle
Above average
avg 1.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 901 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
11 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 1900
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area13,328 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1156008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
12896 La Barranca Rd Los Altos Hills CA 94022
Last sale
022114

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901 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1604 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1600 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

901 Divisadero Street is a 3-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently managed by 1604 Mcallister Apartments. The property experienced significant fire damage in August 2022, leading to a series of emergency repairs and restoration work throughout 2023-2024, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system (completed in November 2023 at a cost of $159,900), roof repairs, seismic upgrades, and interior renovations across multiple units. The building underwent a voluntary fire alarm system upgrade in July 2022, and all related fire damage repairs were completed by early 2024. Notable recent permits include the installation of new heating systems (November 2023), foundation and window corrections (February 2024), and completion of fire-related work inspections (January 2025).

The property has maintained compliance with its soft-story retrofit requirements and completed necessary seismic improvements. Historical violations from 2000 related to various maintenance issues, including interior surfaces, security, and plumbing systems, were all formally abated by December 2006. More recent complaints (2022-2023) primarily concerned construction activity timing, debris management, and temporary relocation of building access during repairs, most of which have been resolved. Currently, there is an active complaint filed in November 2023 regarding common areas, and multiple 311 calls in late 2024 relating to sidewalk graffiti and garbage issues. The building is also in the process of legalizing a tenth dwelling unit, with development plans currently on hold.

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Risk rating

How 901 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
3th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 773 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.1%
Moderate concern 58.7%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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901 Divisadero St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 16
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 17
Garbage and debris

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