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136 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1260028 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
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 136 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.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,282 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1260028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Yim H Chan & Wilfredo Solis 138 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
December 01, 1993

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Initial analysis

The property at 136 Divisadero Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Chan Solis Family Trust. The building underwent significant renovations in 1997-1998, including a major conversion project costing $120,000 to modify the first and second floors into one unit and the lower floor into a separate unit. Prior to this, the property required multiple repairs in 1994, including stucco replacement, dry rot remediation, and termite damage repairs. More recent history shows some concerning fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented in late 2020 related to electrical systems, combustible materials, and storage of combustibles, though these violations were either rescinded or abated.

The building has experienced persistent issues with graffiti, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple open and resolved cases reported through the city's 311 system. There have also been several incidents of garbage and debris requiring street cleaning in late 2024, including instances involving glass and other materials. The property's maintenance history includes various improvements and repairs, such as bathroom revisions in 1998 and street space modifications in 2015, though some older permits from the 1990s and 1980s are now expired. While the building's structure has seen significant improvements over the years, recent external maintenance issues related to graffiti and urban debris continue to be a challenge for the property.

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Risk rating

How 136 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
57thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 151 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
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

136 Divisadero St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jan 15
Graffiti on street
Street - Not Offensive

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