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847-849 Divisadero St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1179001B 6 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 847-849 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
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.

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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area5,427 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1179001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Dewolf Realty Co Po Box 591540 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale

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847 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
849 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 847-849 Divisadero Street property is a 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906 and currently owned by O A Talmage Co Inc. The building underwent significant recent renovation in April 2024, including electrical upgrades, plumbing fixture replacements, and bathroom improvements in Apartment 1, with the work successfully completed at a cost of $60,000. This unit's renovation included installing a new subpanel, updated wiring, and new bathroom fixtures. The building's seismic safety was addressed through a completed soft-story retrofit in 2019, which involved replacing front hardy panels and received final CFC approval.

The property has a history of regular safety inspections and routine monitoring, with the most recent inspection (2018) being noted as not active. In 2007, multiple fire safety violations were documented regarding smoke enclosure doors and stairway smoke detectors, though these were promptly abated within a few months. Currently, there is one active building complaint from April 2023 regarding a vacant commercial space on the property. The property has experienced recent neighborhood activity, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 primarily related to garbage and debris issues, as well as entertainment noise concerns. These matters were generally resolved or unable to be located during investigation. The building's street address has consistently required temporary street space permits for various maintenance activities throughout 2019.

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Risk rating

How 847-849 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
31stpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

847-849 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 29
Unit 4: kitchen and bathroom remodel, new finishes, upgrade electrical and plumbing. no change in plumbing fixture count, no wall demolition or construction.
$80,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 29
New plumbing, fixtures, toilet, bath tub, bathroom sink, ktchen sink

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