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728-730 Divisadero St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 1181014C 10 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 728-730 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 1927
2 or more units
10 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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area7,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1181014C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Christopher-Smith 2017 Trus
Mailing address
Kenneth L Smith &lucia Chri 4 M'Liss Ln San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
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728 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
730 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 730 Divisadero St in Alamo Square, built in 1927 and currently owned by the Christopher-Smith 2017 Trust, has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in early 2024, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and upgrading the fire panel and devices to meet modern standards, with a reported cost of over $39,000. The building has also been identified as a Tier 4 Soft Story property and is currently classified as Non-Compliant, which indicates a seismic vulnerability that has not been adequately addressed.

The history of the building shows attention to safety concerns, including a $55,000 seismic retrofit completed in 2013 involving new moment frames and footings. A significant cluster of fire safety violations was documented in 2003, including issues with fire extinguishers, fire escape ladders, and self-closing doors, though these were all abated by June 2003. Routine safety inspections have been conducted in 2003, 2010, and 2017, with a "blight" complaint filed in 2022, all of which are listed as Not Active. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues typical of older properties, including a plumbing problem (kitchen sink backup) in 2007, sidewalk repairs in 2006, and reroofing work in 2000.

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Risk rating

How 728-730 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
42th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 177 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.6%
Moderate concern 41.4%
Severe concern 15.1%
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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728-730 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint May 09
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
Electrical PermitJan 15
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db

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