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226-228 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1416037 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 226-228 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1416037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
228 18th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 29, 2019

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228 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
226 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 226-228 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jonathan D. Meade, was constructed in 1907 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues throughout its history. In 2007-2008, unauthorized construction work prompted multiple violations, including unpermitted kitchen and bathroom renovations in both units, window replacements, and unauthorized repairs to the rear staircase. These violations were eventually addressed through proper permitting, including a $14,000 renovation project in December 2007 that encompassed kitchen and bathroom updates in both units, followed by a $3,000 rear staircase bracing project in June 2008. The building underwent window and sliding door upgrades in September 2007, with 14 windows and two sliding doors replaced using energy-efficient materials (U-value = 0.67).

The property experienced a period of vacancy and maintenance issues in 2016, when complaints were filed regarding raccoons inhabiting the cellar and concerns about the building being empty. Recent improvements include a hot tub installation with associated electrical work completed in August 2023. Infrastructure maintenance issues have emerged periodically, including two sewage backup incidents in February 2019, which were promptly addressed by PUC Sewer Operations. The building has also faced ongoing challenges with illegal parking on the sidewalk, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2022-2024, though most cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles.

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Risk rating

How 226-228 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
39thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1372 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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226-228 18Th Ave event timeline

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2023
Electrical Permit Aug 18
Breaker box installation for a hot tub
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