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282 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1416024 6 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 282 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 1960
2 or more units
6 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1960
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area4,216 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1416024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tip Kwock & Jake Sun Mah, T 399 30Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 282 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Mah Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1960. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft story retrofit work in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements include window replacements in May 2023 ($9,000) to address maintenance issues identified in a February 2023 complaint, as well as a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit 4 in 2018 ($25,000), which included both electrical and plumbing updates.

The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2023, when multiple complaints were filed regarding plumbing problems, including faucet and sink repairs, a broken garage door, interior wall damage, and various building systems requiring attention. A notable incident in 2023 involved serious mold issues in the living room walls, though this complaint was eventually closed in September 2023. The property has a history of addressing major infrastructure requirements, such as reroofing work completed in 2006 and undergoing mandatory soft story retrofit compliance. Earlier violations from 2001 related to fire safety and building systems were addressed, including fire escape maintenance and lighting improvements. Recent complaints about the parking area (October 2023) regarding tripping hazards have been documented, along with multiple parking enforcement calls for vehicles blocking driveways throughout 2023.

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Risk rating

How 282 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2115 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 55%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

282 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Apr 28
Heater leaking carbon monoxide
Housing Inspection Services

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