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154 18Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1377032 2 units · 3 fl · 1998

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 154 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 1998
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1998
Total area4,296 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1377032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Living Tr Dated 11/11/1
Mailing address
Lee Benny Chen Chu & Lina P 1531 Via Coronel Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
Last sale
081704

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 154 18th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood was constructed in 1998 following the demolition of a single-family dwelling on the same site in 1997, with a construction cost of $320,000. The property, currently owned by the Lee Living Trust dated 11/11/1, underwent reroofing work in 2016 costing $9,880, which was completed successfully.

The building has experienced significant parking-related issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking between 2021 and 2024. The most recent cluster of incidents occurred between May and November 2024, with at least three citations issued to offending vehicles, though some cases were marked as invalid due to incomplete reporting information. Prior to this, similar parking violations were documented in 2022, including cases involving a Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla, and Mini Cooper, with varying enforcement outcomes including citations and officers being unable to locate the vehicles. An additional incident involving sidewalk parking was reported in May 2023, resulting in a citation for a Mitsubishi vehicle. While the building's infrastructure appears well-maintained based on the record of roofing work, the persistent parking enforcement issues suggest ongoing challenges with driveway access in the vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 154 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
99th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 7 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.7%
Moderate concern 6.4%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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The story over time

154 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 02
Blocking driveway cite only
Blue - Keep Cherokee - BZ39R91
311 RequestOct 13
Blocking driveway cite tow

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