218-220 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

The two-unit residential building at 218-220 18th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district has undergone several significant changes since its construction in 1989. The property was originally built as a two-unit structure following the demolition of a single-family dwelling in 1987, with proper permits for its two-story configuration.

A notable incident occurred in 2003 when the building faced multiple violations related to unauthorized unit conversions; there were allegations of an illegal conversion from the legal two-unit configuration to four units, which resulted in several Notices of Violation (NOV) and abatement proceedings, though these were resolved by February 2004. The building has undergone several legitimate modifications over the years, including the installation of a stairway chairlift in late 2021 to improve accessibility for disabled residents. Recent history indicates ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, with the most recent building permit related to accessibility improvements costing $4,000.

The property has experienced some external issues, particularly with parking violations in recent years, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking between 2020 and 2024, though these are unrelated to the building's structural or habitability concerns. An instance of non-offensive graffiti was reported on the building in 2012 and subsequently addressed. The building's documented history shows a pattern of addressing violations and making improvements, with no active violations or complaints in recent years, suggesting current compliance with building regulations.