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531-533 Divisadero St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1204006 4 units · 2 fl · 1880

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 531-533 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 1880
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1880
Total area6,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1204006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Adham Nasser Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Nasser Adham Trustee 1395 Grizzly Peak Blvd Berkeley CA 94708
Last sale
041200

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533 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
531 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 531-533 Divisadero Street property is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1880, currently owned by the Adham Nasser Living Trust. The building underwent significant commercial renovation in 2016, converting part of the property into a restaurant with multiple permits totaling over $200,000 in improvements, including new hood exhaust systems, electrical work, and fire safety equipment. This commercial space renovation was accompanied by a rooftop exhaust system installation and was completed within regulatory requirements, including subsequent outdoor seating area approvals. The building has maintained active compliance with safety inspections, including routine checks in 2009, 2018, and 2021, though there was a notable pattern of heating and maintenance issues in 2001-2002, particularly concerning inadequate heat, chipped paint, and various interior repairs that were ultimately resolved by June 2003.

Recent activity on the property, particularly from 2023-2024, has primarily involved exterior maintenance and neighborhood-related matters, including multiple graffiti incidents, a fallen tree, and various 311 calls for street-related issues. A 2021 complaint regarding wire installation to a neighboring property was filed but marked as not active. The building underwent crucial infrastructure work in 2018 with a house trap replacement, indicating ongoing maintenance attention. The property's historical building violations from 2001, which included issues with heat, windows, ceilings, floors, and electrical systems, are all documented as having been abated by June 2003, demonstrating past challenges with physical conditions that appear to have been resolved through subsequent improvements. The most recent planning records indicate successful navigation of necessary approvals for the restaurant's operation and improvements, suggesting current compliance with zoning and usage requirements.

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Risk rating

How 531-533 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
25th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 598 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 54.2%
Moderate concern 39.6%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

531-533 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 22
Work category: 2pa; install approx 70' of astm a53 1" gas line for patio heaters.
Complete
Fire ComplaintFeb 03
Combustible Materials

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