238 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

238 Divisadero Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, containing three units and built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few years, with the most recent being a gas leak incident in January 2024 that required PG&E intervention and heating system repairs.

The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with complaints filed in 2008, 2012, and 2017 regarding inadequate heat and electrical problems. Substantial renovations and repairs have been documented, including a 2019 project adding a patio door and deck, 2015 termite repairs, and various unit-specific upgrades such as kitchen and bathroom renovations in multiple units between 2014 and 2015. The property has faced several code violations and building complaints over the years, particularly in 2017 when multiple violations were recorded regarding water damage, security, interior surfaces, plumbing, and heating system requirements, all of which were abated by May 2017.

Historical maintenance work includes termite repairs from 1991, reroofing in 1989, and various interior improvements such as kitchen cabinet replacements, electrical upgrades, and plumbing modifications. Recent plumbing and electrical work has focused on system maintenance and compliance, including the installation of a direct vent furnace in 2024 and the replacement of electrical panels in 2019. While the building has maintained compliance with most housing codes, the recurring heating system issues and multiple renovation projects suggest ongoing maintenance challenges consistent with a century-old structure.