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503 Divisadero St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1204010 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 503 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1204010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Skyblake Properties
Mailing address
35 Lois Court Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
040512

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Initial analysis

503 Divisadero Street is a two-unit, two-story residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Skyblake Properties and classified as a flats/duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including the installation of a 6.27 kW solar panel system in 2011, electrical system upgrades in 2011 consolidating meter mains, and various plumbing improvements such as gas line extension (2014) and sewer work (2010). Structural enhancements include chimney removal and lateral upgrades to the front of the building completed in 2010, as well as earlier maintenance work on the front stairway (1988) and flooring modifications (1985).

The building's recent history has been marked by multiple incidents of graffiti in late 2024 and early 2025, affecting various surfaces including the building itself, nearby poles, and sidewalk areas. The property experienced one minor building fire related to equipment failure, though no civilian injuries were reported. Two fire complaints were filed in 2019 - one regarding blocked exits (found to have no merit) and an uncategorized complaint that was referred to another agency. Infrastructure maintenance has been addressed appropriately over the years, with records showing attention to roofing (1990), sidewalk repairs (2006), and various utility improvements. The building's permit history indicates regular upkeep and modernization, with particular attention paid to electrical and plumbing systems between 2010 and 2014, while some older permits from the 1980s regarding sound insulation and flooring work have expired without record of completion.

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Risk rating

How 503 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
70th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 239 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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.3%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 11.0%
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

503 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Not offensive
city receptacle
311 RequestMay 19
Garbage and debris

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