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290-292 Divisadero St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1238026 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 290-292 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
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1238026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiwi Llc
Mailing address
Andrew Johnstone 4123 24Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
022412

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292 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
290 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 290-292 Divisadero St is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Chiwi LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with the most substantial work completed in 2022-2023 including comprehensive unit renovations (kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements), electrical rewiring of all units with new subpanels, and plumbing upgrades. Recent improvements include the installation of a mini-split heat pump system for all units in 2023, bathroom renovations, and exterior work to comply with various city programs.

The building's historical record shows some concerning tenant conditions in the past, including a 2010 complaint about maintenance issues such as damaged carpeting, floor coverings, heating problems, and dry rot in doors and windows. There was also a 2006 violation regarding unauthorized use of a storage space as habitable space with unsafe electrical connections. Building systems have been substantially upgraded, with a 400-amp electrical service installed in 2023 and various accessibility improvements underway as of 2024. Recent maintenance has focused on addressing building code compliance requirements, including the installation of an illuminated restaurant sign and improvements to meet accessibility standards. The property has experienced some recurring issues with graffiti and public health concerns in the vicinity, though these are primarily external to the building itself. A tenant buyout was recorded in December 2021 for $5,000, representing one tenant's relocation from the property.

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Risk rating

How 290-292 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
24th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 781 are predicted to be safer.

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 57.3%
Moderate concern 38.5%
Severe concern 4.2%
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

290-292 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 15
Building violation
Complete the 604 affidavit provided for certification for structural maintenance by a licensed contractor/engineer. provide to inspector at…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 15
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