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29-31 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2610015 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 29-31 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 1904
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
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,076 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2610015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Swig Louise
Mailing address
34 Castro St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
092312

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29 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
31 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, 1904 residential building at 29-31 Divisadero Street in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, currently owned by Louise Swig, has experienced several notable events over the past year. Most concerning was an August 2024 incident involving sewage discharge from the side sewer vent, which required response from the Public Utilities Commission's Sewer Operations team. The building underwent sewer replacement work in November 2009, though that permit has since expired. Recent maintenance improvements include a completed kitchen remodel in January 1998, which involved cabinet replacement, installation of a gas cooktop, sink, countertops, and dishwasher.

The property has faced recurring issues with parking enforcement in the vicinity, particularly between August 2024 and December 2024, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways and illegal parking. Most recently, in January 2025, there were interactions with the Rent Board regarding fee and housing inventory matters, which were resolved with an explanation of the homeowner exemption process. Additional service requests included a report of loose garbage and debris (which required no work), a temporary blockage by a portable toilet (which was found to have valid permits), and two street space and sidewalk permits issued in November 2009 with minimal associated costs. While many of the recent incidents relate to external street conditions rather than the building itself, the sewer discharge incident suggests some ongoing infrastructure challenges.

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Risk rating

How 29-31 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
36th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 225 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.7%
Moderate concern 25.0%
Severe concern 26.3%
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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29-31 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 11
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 12
Blocking driveway cite only

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