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174 18Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1377029 2 units · 2 fl · 1977

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 Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 174 18Th Ave 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 1977
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1977
Total area3,559 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1377029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jiang Ming Jie
Mailing address
215 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
041521

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 174 18th Avenue, owned by Jiang Ming Jie, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1977, located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations between 2020-2021, including substantial interior remodeling of both units featuring kitchen and bathroom renovations, the addition of new floors, and bathroom expansions. The most substantial work occurred in early 2021 with an approved construction project valued at $270,000 that included adding bathrooms, bedrooms, family rooms, and new stairs across multiple floors. The building has also received important infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of a new radiant heat system, complete rewiring of the electrical system, and exterior stucco repairs to address leakage issues, with the most recent stucco work completed in late 2021.

During the construction period in 2021, the property received two noise complaints from neighboring residents regarding construction activity, though these complaints are no longer active. The building's recent history shows multiple parking enforcement issues in the immediate vicinity, with several citations issued for sidewalk parking between 2021-2023, including recurring issues with a silver Mercedes/C250 in late 2021. The property has maintained compliance with building codes through all permitted work, with all major construction and improvement projects marked as completed, including significant updates to both residential units' kitchens and bathrooms, as well as various system upgrades to improve overall functionality and comfort.

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Risk rating

How 174 18Th Ave'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
67th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 218 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.0%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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174 18Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 29
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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