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90 Divisadero St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 2611035 7 units · 4 fl · 1911

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 90 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 1911
2 or more units
7 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 1911
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
Units7
Floors4
Year built1911
Total area7,807 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2611035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
90 Divisadero St Apt 22 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
July 14, 1998

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Initial analysis

The four-story, seven-unit apartment building at 90 Divisadero Street in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by Lee Yaoquinn, was constructed in 1911 and has a documented history of maintenance and some concerning resident experience issues over the past few decades. The property has undergone several significant maintenance projects, including re-roofing work in 2016 (cost: $28,800), a 2008 sewer repair and replacement, and various other improvements dating back to the 1980s. Building violations from 2001 highlighted multiple safety and maintenance issues that were all resolved by January 2004, including problems with the fire extinguisher system, central alarm system, damaged walls, water damage, plumbing fixtures, and mold/mildew on interior surfaces. More recent resident complaints show recurring plumbing issues, particularly a notable pattern in 2015-2018 involving water damage, plumbing malfunctions, and maintenance challenges, including a serious incident with leaking water affecting multiple units and a sequence of complaints about bathroom fixtures.

The building's recent history includes several significant maintenance and compliance issues, such as a safety concern about the decks in 2017 and a short-term rental violation that was resolved in 2017. Common area maintenance and garbage management have been ongoing concerns, with multiple complaints about waste management in 2015-2022. Recent building system improvements include a gas line relocation in 2014 and various repairs to the fire safety systems. External to the building, there have been numerous 311 calls in 2024-2025 primarily related to parking issues and street maintenance, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has a documented history of addressing major maintenance issues, as evidenced by building permits and completion of various repairs, though the pattern of recurring plumbing and maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with some building systems.

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Risk rating

How 90 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
12thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 309 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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90 Divisadero St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 21
Infestation rodent insect
Residential Building
311 RequestJun 13
Damaged tree

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