You need to enable JavaScript to use this site.738-744 Divisadero St, San Francisco Report | Augrented SF Apartment Ratings & Reviews
Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

738-744 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

7
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
169
311 Calls
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

6
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 6% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 738-744 Divisadero Street, located in the Alamo Square neighborhood, was constructed in 1905 and is currently owned by Richard E. Thomas. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, with particular attention required to address safety concerns.

Most notably, it is classified as a Tier 3 non-compliant soft-story building, with an active complaint from 2019 regarding failure to comply with the Soft Story Tier III retrofit requirements. The property has faced recurring stair safety issues, with repairs undertaken in 2019 costing $7,500 for repairs to staircase #2, following multiple historical permits for stair repairs dating back to 1993. A significant active complaint from 2019 remains unresolved, documenting concerns about a rotting wooden fire escape, heater damage above the mantle, and multiple violations related to plumbing, electrical systems, lead paint hazards, and flooring conditions.

More recent resident concerns include a 2020 complaint about malfunctioning gates and security issues, as well as safety concerns regarding dry brush in the backyard area. The building has a documented history of various maintenance and safety violations between 2008-2024, including issues with windows, paint conditions, plumbing systems, electrical systems, and general building upkeep. While some historical violations have been resolved, as evidenced by their "Not Active" status, there remain notable current compliance issues, particularly regarding the soft-story retrofit requirements. The property has experienced recurring issues with exterior maintenance, including multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, while a more recent fire complaint from 2021 concerning blocked exits was determined to be outside of jurisdiction.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
This report is created with AI and based on the most recent 10 data items in each category. Full reports with 50+ data points are available to subscribers.

738-744 Divisadero St Report Contents

Share This Report

Download Full Report for 738-744 Divisadero St

Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format

Sign Up for Free

Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 30% of buildings in Alamo Square.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1905
Total area 4800 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A5 - Apartment 5 to 14 Units
Preview of building report data and features

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access

Key Building Statistics

7
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
21
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
2
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
169
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
2
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 742 Divisadero St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 744 Divisadero St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 740 Divisadero St, San Francisco CA 94117
  • 738 Divisadero St, San Francisco CA 94117

Map and Aerial View of 738-744 Divisadero St

Street Map View

Loading street map...

Click and drag to explore the area
Satellite View

Loading satellite view...

Aerial view of the surrounding area

Reviews of 738-744 Divisadero St

See what current and past tenants have to say

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.

Rate your experience Share honest feedback Help other tenants

Share Your Experience

Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property

Login Required

You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!

Login to Continue
Don't have an account? Sign up here

738-744 Divisadero St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Thomas Richard EPo Box 877 San Leandro CA 94577

Landlord Portfolio

We cross-reference landlords' property tax registrations to find the other buildings they own or manage.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Landlord Court Records

From CA Court Service & DocketAlarm. Note: name matching only, verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

738-744 Divisadero St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

Full Building Data for 738-744 Divisadero St

311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 738-744 Divisadero St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-08 15:19:58+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrishuman_waste_or_urine Closed
2025-06-23 09:08:47+00:00 Illegal Postings PW - Street and Environmental Servicesaffixed_improperlyNone Closed
2025-06-11 12:51:50+00:00 Graffiti Public PW - Street and Environmental Servicesnot_offensivesidewalk_structure Open
2025-05-23 10:25:55+00:00 Shared Spaces Request Shared Spaces"roadway""graffiti_on_the_parklet","platform_structure" Open
2025-04-28 12:43:47+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrishuman_waste_or_urine Closed
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2020-07-13 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 12-jul-20; time last observed: 7/12/2020; floor: 1; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; other housing; disabled acc: doors; ; additional information: gate lock is busted and does not close to lock, as does the entry starway door. additionally the brush in backyard is very dry people often go back there to smoke. there should be 100' hose attached to breezeway spigett capable of reaching the backyard; Not Active View on DBI
2019-10-04 00:00:00+00:00NoneCode Enforcement SectionFailure to comply with sof story tier iii Active View on DBI
2019-07-24 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 23-jul-19; time last observed: 1:00pm; identity of person performing the work: two white males with help of y; floor: 1-4; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: south side of building, walking and storage of materials and tools on roof of my building without permission; Not Active View on DBI
2019-01-07 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesFire escape made of wood which is rotting. heater causing damageabove mantle. Active View on DBI
2017-12-19 00:00:00+00:002018-07-05 00:00:00+00:00Housing Inspection ServicesCommon area electricity at the basement is connected with this unit #3. Not Active View on DBI
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2019-10-04T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Noneactive
2019-01-07T00:00:00.000Z repair flooring/thresholds (1001(b)hc) at the back door thresholds on the 3rd and 4th levels, flooring/thresholds /door sills are dry-rotted/missing/split. have a qualified professional, using approved methods and materials, make repairs to the area underneath the back doors (top 4 units) so that broken/split/dryrotted components are replaced, the finished floor is held down, there is no tripping hazard, and the bottom of the door is either weatherstripped per reco (if the space directly inside the door is heated), or a maximum of 1/4" gap if the door opens to unheated space (to keep mice out of porch area). building sectionactive
2019-01-07T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. 738 - 744 divisadero, common areas building sectionactive
2019-01-07T00:00:00.000Z remove or cover damaged/peeling paint in an approved manner to prevent a lead hazard. see lead hazard warning (1001k,1001h) on the east and south side of the building, there is peeling, worn and missing paint on the siding, trim and shingles, and there are paint chips and dust on the ground. remove or cover all worn and peeling paint on all sides of the building to avoid lead hazard. (see lead hazard warning). replacement of the shingles with new shingles or a different type of siding requires building permits. interior surfaces sectionactive
2019-01-07T00:00:00.000Z follow san francisco lead ordinance regulations on the back stairs, in and around the areas of repairs to be made, there is worn and peeling paint. during all phases of the stair repair, local lead paint regulations must be followed to avoid lead hazards (see lead hazard warning) interior surfaces sectionactive
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Building Permits

Permit records for 738-744 Divisadero St.

Permit Creation DateEstimated CostDescriptionStatusPermit Number
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Electrical Permits

Electrical system permits for the building.

Application DateDescriptionStatusPermit Number
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

Application DateDescriptionStatusPermit Number
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

DateProject AddressDescriptionApplicant
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

BlocklotAddressAgreement DateAmountTenants
First 5 items shown. Sign up for 10 free reports a month.

How 738-744 Divisadero St Compares

Loading comparison data...

Compare with buildings in Alamo Square:
Showing buildings that are: within 0.5 miles , of similar age (±15 years), of similar size (±50% units)

0

Comparable Buildings

0

Better Rated

0

Worse Rated

Comparison with Similar Buildings
Hover over metrics for details
BuildingYear BuiltUnits Violations Complaints Fire Incidents Risk Rating
Loading...---000-
This BuildingBetterWorse
Upgrade to view more metrics

Get access to all building comparison metrics and insights with a premium account.

Upgrade Now

Unlock Complete Building History

Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.

Full violation history
Landlord portfolios
Court case records
PDF/Excel reports
Sign Up for Free Access
No credit card required • Instant access
Preview of building report data and features

Nearby Buildings

Search More Buildings in Alamo Square