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250-262 Divisadero St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1238021 16 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 250-262 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 1925
2 or more units
16 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1925
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units16
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area10,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1238021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
052820

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262 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
250 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
260 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
256 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
252 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
258 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
254 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 3-story building at 250-262 Divisadero St in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Graystone Partners LP, has undergone several significant events and inspections over the past seven years. Most notably, a routine safety inspection in May 2023 revealed multiple areas requiring attention, including smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm certifications, structural maintenance documentation, and fire escape ladder maintenance requirements. The building has a history of unauthorized modifications and vacancy issues, with documented complaints about work done without permits in 2019 (Unit 8 demolition/remodeling), and a commercial storefront vacancy observed in July 2020. A commercial vacancy and unpermitted alterations to a tea shop's signage were reported in late 2022, though subsequent permits were obtained in 2025 to legalize the existing projecting sign and address façade alterations.

The building's safety infrastructure has seen improvements, with the installation of a new fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders completed in 2019 to comply with 2021 mandates for non-sprinklered buildings. Recent records show ongoing maintenance and compliance activities, including the replacement of 36 windows throughout the building, though this work was initially done without permits and in response to a planning enforcement case. The property has generated a significant number of 311 service requests (401 in total over seven years), with recent cases from 2026 addressing various building and street maintenance issues, including graffiti removal and mailbox matters. While many complaints and violations have been resolved, the pattern of work being conducted without proper permits and the recent safety inspection findings suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance oversight requirements for the property.

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Risk rating

How 250-262 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
5th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 976 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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 10.6%
Moderate concern 53.7%
Severe concern 35.7%
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

250-262 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Not offensive
city receptacle
311 RequestJul 24
Garbage and debris

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