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167-169 18Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1378008A 2 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 167-169 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 1914
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
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area3,045 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1378008A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mark & Marilee Adams Revoc
Mailing address
Adams Mark E & Marilee C Tt 308A Bartlett St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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169 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
167 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 167-169 18th Avenue is a three-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1914, currently owned by the Mark & Marilee Adams Revocable Trust. The building consists of two units and has undergone several significant renovations in recent years, most notably in 2020 when the ground floor unit (169) received substantial updates including kitchen and bathroom renovations, window replacements, and electrical system upgrades including rewiring and new panels. This period also saw the installation of two tankless water heaters. However, multiple complaints were filed in mid-2020 regarding unpermitted work, including concerns about electrical safety and plumbing installations, suggesting some regulatory compliance issues during the renovation process. Prior improvements include roofing work completed in 2017, external staircase repairs in 2015, and a sunroom retrofit in 2015. The building underwent a tenant buyout in February 2020 for $30,000 involving two tenants, and there was significant plumbing infrastructure maintenance in 2014 with water heater replacements.

The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk parking violations, with multiple citations issued between 2020 and 2023. There were several complaints regarding pavement defects in 2014, with infrastructure concerns documented near the property line involving asphalt protrusions and sewer flow conditions. Street space permits were obtained in 2015 and 2016, and while some infrastructure maintenance was completed under valid permits, the 2020 renovation period was particularly marked by regulatory compliance concerns. The building's most recent significant work appears to be the 2020 renovation, though the multiple complaints from that period indicate some quality assurance and code compliance oversight challenges. The property management history shows active maintenance and upgrading of building systems, particularly during major renovation periods, with most recent work focusing on modernizing unit amenities and systems.

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Risk rating

How 167-169 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
54th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 304 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 63.3%
Moderate concern 29.7%
Severe concern 7.0%
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

167-169 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Plumbing Permit Aug 11
Replace toilet, remove old bath tub, install new one, new faucet, install 2 tankless water heater.
Complete
Electrical PermitAug 11
Rewire apartment, replace electrical panels to 100 amps. install 10 recessed lights.

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