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202-208 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1416040 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 202-208 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 1920
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area4,272 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1416040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lawrence & May-Wa Wong Fmly
Mailing address
Wong Lawrence & May-wa, Tte 3483 Golden State Dr Santa Clara CA 95051
Last sale
031997

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206 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
204 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
208 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
202 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 202-208 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Lawrence & May-wa Wong Family, has been standing since 1920 and shows a consistent record of maintenance and compliance efforts. Most notably, the building has undergone two significant reroofing projects, with the most recent completed in August 2024 at a cost of nearly $27,400, and an earlier one completed in 1992. The property underwent a comprehensive compliance update in November 1983. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural needs, with no recurring pattern of serious maintenance issues noted.

The property has experienced several routine housing inspections between 1995 and 2009, all of which were resolved within brief timeframes, indicating no significant ongoing violations. A single plumbing issue was reported in September 2011 regarding a broken sewer line, which was promptly addressed within one day. More recently, there have been multiple parking-related concerns in 2024, particularly instances of sidewalk parking that resulted in citations, though most enforcement officers could not validate the reported violations. The most recent service request regarding scooter management from May 2023 remains open. Additionally, there is one planning record currently on hold related to a DPW referral for DPW-19WR-00094.

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Risk rating

How 202-208 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
26th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1665 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Number of units

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.7%
Moderate concern 19.7%
Severe concern 14.6%
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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202-208 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Apr 06
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 01
Garbage and debris

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