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18 Jansen St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0074022 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 18 Jansen 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 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1905
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 built1905
Total area3,018 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0074022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
P.o. Box 419 Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 18 Jansen Street in Russian Hill is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Sebastian F. Colabianchi. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, particularly during 2003-2004, when multiple violations were documented regarding security, fire safety, and interior conditions. These included problems with exterior door latches, smoke detector requirements, gas meter instructions, fire extinguisher maintenance, and interior surface conditions including mold and mildew. A notable complaint in November 2004 reported severe mold problems, non-functioning heaters, and concerns about electrical wiring, though these issues were marked as abated by March 2005. Earlier records from 1996 documented a defective fire escape and sewage/rodent problems, while more recent history shows routine inspections in 2001 and 2007.

The most recent building maintenance work on record is from 1989 when reroofing was completed. Recent neighborhood concerns have primarily involved external issues, with several parking enforcement calls regarding blocked driveways between 2020 and 2024, and occasional reports of human or animal waste on the street/sidewalk (most recent in November 2023). A collapsed sidewalk was reported in February 2024, but was investigated and found to have no defects. The property has maintained an active pattern of addressing violations and complaints, with all documented issues being marked as resolved, though the age of the building and its historical record of moisture-related problems may be of note.

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Risk rating

How 18 Jansen 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
76thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 272 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

18 Jansen St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 02
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestAug 28
Garbage and debris

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