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262 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1416029 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 262 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area2,676 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1416029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gin Family Trust
Mailing address
261 5th Ave Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 262 18th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by the Gin Family Trust. The building's maintenance and renovation history includes several significant projects, with the most notable being a completed kitchen remodel in 1986 that included new sheetrock installation in three bedrooms, and earlier completed work in 1985 involving trim, base, siding, and foundation modifications. However, there have been concerning safety issues in the past, particularly in 1996 when complaints were filed regarding an illegal basement unit, unsafe sunroom structure, and problematic rear stilts, along with reports of pest infestations. Additionally, there were documented electrical safety concerns in 1994-1995 involving "hot wiring," along with another report of rodent problems.

The building's more recent history shows relatively limited structural modifications, with the most recent permit being a $1 street space permit issued in 2012. Recent complaints and incidents primarily involve external issues such as parking violations, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking between 2018 and 2024, including issued citations and warnings. There was also one noise complaint in 2021 regarding entertainment that was deemed invalid. A false fire alarm incident was recorded, but no injuries were reported. While the building has maintained its basic functions over the years, the historical complaints regarding structural safety and pest issues from the 1990s are notable, though there have been no recent similar complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 262 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
66th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

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 83.2%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 3.1%
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

262 18Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 12
Parking on sidewalk
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