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507 Divisadero St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1204008 3 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 507 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1204008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chao, Dorothy I
Mailing address
P.o. Box 48 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
060721

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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507 A Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
507 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
507 B Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 507 Divisadero Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building with three units, built in 1912, and includes commercial space. The building has undergone significant improvements and modifications over the past decade, including recent reroofing completed in September 2024 at a cost of $23,000. There have been two attempts to add an additional dwelling unit (ADU) on the second floor, with the most recent application filed in July 2022 and the earlier one from September 2020 being cancelled. Major renovations have included comprehensive remodels of multiple units between 2016 and 2020, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical panel improvements, and the addition of new furnace systems.

The ground floor of the building has operated as a restaurant (Curry & Kabab SFO Inc.) since 2012, with substantial improvements including UL300 fire system installation and kitchen equipment upgrades. The building's infrastructure has seen significant upgrades, including a 400-amp service upgrade and various plumbing improvements. Recent concerns have been primarily external to the building, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk blocking, garbage issues, and environmental health matters. There is one unresolved public health complaint from December 2024, and a graffiti incident reported in November 2024. Historical complaints from 2003 and 2005 noted issues with mold/mildew, heating, and porch code compliance, though these were marked as abated within a month. The property has maintained active engagement with necessary permits and improvements, as evidenced by the recent $23,000 reroofing project and the ongoing management of various maintenance and upgrade works.

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Risk rating

How 507 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
69th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 3.6%
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

507 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 19
1 large fan, westinghouse brand, was installed without a permit. landlord is complaining against her tenant who installed with without asking her or getting a permit. (311 sr 101001408862)
Code Enforcement Section
Planning RecordFeb 25
ABC referral - Type 41

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