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263 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1415005 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 263 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 1922
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 built1922
Total area3,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1415005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Leung & Chang Family Trust
Mailing address
Leung Ling Po & Chang Annie 267 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
102615

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263 A 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
263 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 263 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond district, owned by the Leung & Chang Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1922. Most notably, in 2019, permits were issued for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) featuring one bedroom, two bathrooms, and an office, with work valued at $100,000. The property has experienced some maintenance and safety issues over the years, including multiple fire code violations in March 2020 related to an alarm system and fire extinguisher maintenance, though these violations were subsequently abated. A retaining wall replacement was completed in 2016 at a cost of $15,000, and earlier interior improvements were made in 2006 including kitchen and bathroom renovations, accompanied by electrical updates.

The building's more recent history includes various municipal service interactions documented through 311 calls, primarily related to street maintenance and parking issues. In 2023, there were reports of tree-related property damage (resolved), while earlier concerns from 2020 involved waste removal and transit shelter maintenance. The most recent building-related service request was made in October 2024 regarding street lighting. The property's maintenance record shows consistent attention to both structural and aesthetic improvements, though the 2020 fire safety violations indicate some lapses in building maintenance protocols at that time.

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Risk rating

How 263 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
98th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

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 88.8%
Moderate concern 9.1%
Severe concern 2.1%
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

263 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2019
Planning Project Dec 05
Accessory dwelling unit w/ 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and 1 office, program per ordinance 162-16 at the rear of the ground floor.
Closed
Building PermitNov 21
Accessory dwelling unit w/ 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and 1 office, program per ordinance 162-16.

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