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555-559 Divisadero St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1204002 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 555-559 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1204002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dabit Joseph Y
Mailing address
555-559 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
092110

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555 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
557 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
559 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

This two-story multi-family residential building, located at 555-559 Divisadero St in the Park North neighborhood, was constructed in 1900 and contains three units. The property has undergone numerous renovations and faced several regulatory challenges in recent years. Most significantly, between 2012 and 2022, there was a major issue regarding an unauthorized ATM installation at the residential entry gate, which resulted in Notice of Violation proceedings that were ultimately resolved through proper removal and restoration work. In 2016, there were complications involving the restaurant space (Seniore's Pizza), including unauthorized modifications and equipment installations that triggered both building and electrical complaints, though these were later addressed through appropriate permits and inspections.

The building has seen substantial infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a 200A electrical panel replacement (2016-2022), ground floor insulation installation (2018), and recent plumbing work in 2024 involving new gas lines and water service upgrades. Multiple final inspections were successfully completed between 2021 and 2022 for various previous permit approvals. More recently, in May 2023, a permit was issued for the installation of an electric double-faced projecting sign on the building. The property is currently facing some exterior maintenance issues, with several recent 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and graffiti on or near the property, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The building has maintained its permitted usage as a multi-family residential structure with ground-floor commercial space, including approved alcohol sales and extended operating hours for the restaurant through proper planning approvals.

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Risk rating

How 555-559 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
17th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 662 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.3%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 13.3%
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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The story over time

555-559 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Sep 03
New gas line to serve (4x) appliances: furance, stove, tankless, wh dryer.
Complete
311 RequestJun 18
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