290-292 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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.