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161-163 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1259006 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 161-163 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 1912
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,779 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1259006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lehtola Bearden Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Lehtola Michael G Trustee 163 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
061898

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161 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
163 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 161-163 Divisadero Street, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, has experienced several significant events since its construction in 1912. Most notably, in 2018, there was a tenant buyout involving compensation of approximately $41,327. Recent plumbing work has included the installation of a gas fireplace and backflow replacement on the boiler system in 2018, as well as multiple street space permits issued between 2009 and 2009. The building underwent substantial modifications in the early 1990s when bathroom and kitchen facilities were removed from a basement dwelling unit, following a failed permit in 1993 and a subsequent successful permit in 1994.

The property has maintained regular housing inspections, with routine inspections conducted in 2002-2007 and 2011, showing compliance with housing standards. However, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues in 2024, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways between July and December of 2024, though some cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. A minor cooking-related fire incident was recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported. The building's maintenance appears generally proactive, with regular upgrades to safety systems and infrastructure, though prospective tenants should be aware of the recent parking enforcement challenges in the area.

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Risk rating

How 161-163 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
38th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.0%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 20.4%
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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161-163 Divisadero St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 29
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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