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201-207 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1240007 8 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
Above average
avg 1.6
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 201-207 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 1921
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area7,444 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1240007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily 1 Llc
Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
051921

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

201 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
205 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
816 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
203 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
207 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
818 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
820 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
822 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 201-207 Divisadero Street is an 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by SF Multifamily 1 LLC and built in 1921. The building has undergone significant recent renovations and upgrades, most notably in 2020-2021, including the creation of new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on the ground floor, installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the ground floor, and significant electrical upgrades including a new 400-amp service installation. The property had several plumbing and electrical improvements completed, with major work including new hydronic heating systems, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and installation of modern safety features such as smoke detectors and pull stations.

The building's history shows some maintenance and operational challenges, particularly regarding the boiler permit compliance and intercom system functionality. In 2022 and 2024, there were complaints about the boiler permit status and intercom system repairs that required attention, though these issues were subsequently addressed. There is a record of past violations related to unauthorized construction work and permit renewals, most of which were resolved by 2022. The building experienced multiple false fire alarm incidents and system malfunctions, though thankfully none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls from early 2025 indicate ongoing minor issues such as graffiti, damaged trees, and waste management concerns outside the building.

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Risk rating

How 201-207 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
3th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 340 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.3%
Moderate concern 84.3%
Severe concern 9.4%
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

201-207 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 05
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 06
Garbage and debris

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