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53-57 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2610010 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 53-57 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 1909
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.

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 1909
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area5,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2610010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Spar James G Trustee 3555 Woodside Rd Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
December 29, 2017

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Included addresses

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57 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
55 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
53 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 53-57 Divisadero Street, owned by Spar Revoc Trust, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909 in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a significant electrical system upgrade with a 200-amp service installation completed in August 2013, and multiple roofing projects with permits issued in 1989 and 2010, each costing approximately $10,000. Other improvements include vinyl siding installation in 2003 ($3,800) and a kitchen window replacement that same year.

The property has undergone two routine housing inspections in the past, one in 2003 and another in 2011, with no active violations noted. Recent municipal records from 2024 show several infrastructure-related issues near the property, including a tree root causing sidewalk damage (currently open), curb defects, and a manhole cover adjustment. The building's surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls, including parking violations, illegal postings, and one documented unintentional fire alarm incident with no civilian injuries. While the building and its immediate vicinity have maintained basic safety and maintenance standards, the property has faced ongoing external challenges typical of its urban environment, particularly related to street infrastructure and parking regulations.

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Risk rating

How 53-57 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
34thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

53-57 Divisadero St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 02
Affixed improperly
Illegal Postings
311 RequestMay 26
Blocking driveway cite only

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