820-824 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

The three-unit residential building at 820-824 Divisadero Street, owned by the Mellie F Osborne Trust, has a notable history since its construction in 1900, with significant recent concerns regarding building maintenance and safety. Most recently, in April 2023, a complaint was filed regarding the front portico's deterioration, which was subsequently monitored until November 2023. Between 2019 and 2020, the building underwent bathroom renovations including shower installation and electrical upgrades, while a 2017 routine safety inspection was conducted. A major cluster of violations was documented in 2004, primarily concerning fire safety issues including damaged walls, fire extinguisher maintenance, and self-closing exterior doors, though these were all abated by 2009.

Historical records show earlier issues including fire repairs in 1984 and partition construction in 1985. The building's maintenance history includes a 1996 reroofing project, with more recent permit activity focused on bathroom improvements and plumbing work in 2019. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on surrounding public areas, including several instances of human waste or urine. While most of these cases were resolved quickly, they highlight ongoing challenges in the immediate area.

Two fire-related incidents were recorded, one in 2017 with multiple violations (marked as "No Merit") and another in 2020 for operating without a permit, though this was promptly corrected. The building has undergone regular inspections over the years, with the most recent routine safety inspections showing consistent monitoring of the property. Several sidewalk permits were issued in 2006, indicating attention to exterior maintenance, though a 2004 permit to repair damaged walls in the back porch expired. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily focused on street cleaning issues, which were generally resolved promptly.