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639-641 Divisadero St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1201003 3 units · 3 fl · 1890

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 North Panhandle
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 639-641 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 1890
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area5,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1201003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nelson Remy N
Mailing address
912 Cole St #266 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
091818

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639 A Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
641 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
639 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 639-641 Divisadero Street, owned by Nelson Remy N and constructed in 1890, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in 2018, a substantial renovation including kitchen and bathroom updates ($30,000), electrical system upgrades (replacement of knob and tube wiring, new circuits, and subpanel installation), and plumbing work was completed. The building's infrastructure has been systematically maintained, with a 2010 sewer line and house trap replacement, and a comprehensive electrical service upgrade to 175amp/240v completed in 2005. A notable incident occurred in 2021 when a fire complaint regarding Shared Spaces was filed, though it was subsequently referred to another agency, and another complaint regarding operating without a permit was resolved by August 2021.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street maintenance and urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 through early 2025, including reports of garbage and debris, graffiti, and sidewalk obstructions. Most of these issues were resolved by city services, though some remained open as of early 2025. The building's commercial space has seen various activities over the years, with permits issued for café/bike shop improvements in 2007 and a Type 41 ABC license application approved for restaurant use. Several street space permits were also issued between 2006 and 2019, indicating ongoing attention to exterior maintenance and access requirements. The building's structural integrity has been maintained through various repairs, including a 2006 foundation repair project and the replacement of a dry rot header at the front display window, demonstrating regular upkeep of both residential and commercial portions of the property.

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Risk rating

How 639-641 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
48th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 414 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.0%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 8.4%
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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639-641 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2021
Fire Complaint Feb 02
Shared Spaces
Referred To Another Agency

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