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294-298 Divisadero St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 1238027 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 294-298 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
4 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 1900
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area6,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1238027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
270 Divisadero St # 25 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
July 30, 2004

Landlord portfolio

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296 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
298 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
294 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

This three-story mixed-use building at 294-298 Divisadero Street, owned by Greenhound LLC, was constructed in 1900 and contains both residential and commercial spaces. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including the installation of a 14.4 kW solar system with 44 roof-mounted panels in 2016, a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel with energy-efficient lighting in 2013, and the replacement of less than 50% of the rear staircase in 2004. More recent maintenance issues have emerged, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding graffiti, illegal postings, and a sewage backup from the side sewer vent in November that was subsequently resolved. The building's infrastructure upgrades in 2016 included a new roof ($23,000) and related electrical improvements. While the property has had three fire complaints on record (in 2010, 2021, and 2023), the most recent two were either found to have no merit or were resolved quickly, with one pertaining to a shared space and another regarding permit issues that were corrected. There is also a pending matter from January 2025 regarding illegal postings that remains open.

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Risk rating

How 294-298 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
23rdpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 791 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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294-298 Divisadero St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 27
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 14
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