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139-141 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1259008 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 139-141 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
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1259008
Ownership

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

Owner name
John W Stewart Iii Lvg Tr
Mailing address
John W Stewart Iii Trustee 11045 Evergreen Cir Truckee CA 96161
Last sale
072700

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139 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
141 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 139-141 Divisadero Street, owned by John W Stewart III Living Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work completed in 2017 involving tile and waterproofing replacement on the front deck, including electrical lighting installation, at a cost of $5,000. Earlier improvements include the construction of a new rear deck and replacement of an existing concrete retaining wall in 2001 ($27,000), and an attempted installation of a portable spa with trellis in 2002 ($4,000) which ultimately expired without completion.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to exterior upkeep, particularly regarding the front deck area, while multiple expired permit applications from 1998-2000 suggest there were some modifications planned during that period. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, particularly regarding driveway blocking and sidewalk parking, with numerous enforcement actions taken between 2019-2022, including several citations issued. More recently, in May 2024, there was an incident involving non-offensive graffiti on the public sidewalk in front of the property, which remains open as of this reporting. The building's documented history suggests regular maintenance of exterior features, though the number of parking-related incidents in the surrounding area indicates ongoing challenges with street access management.

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Risk rating

How 139-141 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
58th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 147 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.2%
Moderate concern 15.3%
Severe concern 25.5%
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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