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235 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1415003B 2 units · 2 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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 235 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
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1415003B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Foster 1989 Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Foster Suzanne & Philip, Tt 1150 Lone Pine Ln Lincoln CA 95648
Last sale
070921

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 235 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1914, currently owned by the Foster 1989 Revocable Trust. The property's maintenance history shows some regulatory compliance issues, including a 2007 complaint regarding improper scaffolding during painting and scraping work, though this issue was promptly abated within two days. In 2012, significant exterior improvements were made with the installation of new siding on the left and rear exterior walls, a project completed at a cost of $8,000. A minor street space permit was also issued in 2012 for $1.00, though the cost may be indicative of a nominal administrative fee rather than a substantial project.

More recently, from 2022 to 2024, there have been multiple reports regarding parking issues in the vicinity of the property, including several cases of abandoned vehicles and illegal parking. The most recent incidents were reported between April 2023 and September 2024, with most vehicles being gone upon inspection by responding officers. Notably, there are no recorded fire incidents directly involving the building itself, though there was one smoke detector activation due to malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's documented history suggests generally routine maintenance with some attention to exterior upkeep, though the recent concentration of parking-related complaints in the immediate area may be of interest to potential tenants, even though these issues occurred outside the building itself and appear to have been primarily municipal matters.

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Risk rating

How 235 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
36th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1440 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.3%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 4.2%
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

235 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 25
Structural maintenance
recreation equipment
311 RequestOct 22
Remove garbage can

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