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48-50 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2611028 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 48-50 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 1907
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
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area4,370 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2611028
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Johnson Thomas 2011 R
Mailing address
David Johnson Thomas Truste 1400 Geary Blvd Apt 2502 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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50 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
48 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The property at 48-50 Divisadero Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by the David Johnson Thomas 2011 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovation work completed in late 2023 including a comprehensive kitchen remodel, electrical system upgrade with new wiring and subpanel installation, and plumbing updates including bathroom renovations and installation of new shower pans. The rear stairs were previously replaced in 2019, maintaining the original configuration, and a sewer house trap installation was completed in 2014.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and prompt attention to issues, with the most recent concerns focused on exterior matters such as sidewalk defects and mechanical equipment noise. Two trees in the vicinity were documented as dead and posted for removal in early 2022, and a flooding issue was reported and resolved in July 2021. Routine housing inspections were conducted in 2003, with all issues being appropriately addressed. A fire alarm system complaint from 2012 was resolved on the same day. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes and regulations, with no significant recurring issues reported through various inspection and complaint systems. The most recent permitted work in 2023 represents the latest in a series of systematic upgrades to the building's systems and living spaces, suggesting proactive maintenance by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 48-50 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
90th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 35 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 6.8%
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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48-50 Divisadero St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 05
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestFeb 18
Damaged tree

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