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218 6Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1428042 4 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 218 6Th 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 1909
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,776 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1428042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sophie L Wong 2020 Grantor
Mailing address
Wong Sophie L Trustee 1438 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 218 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, built in 1909 and currently owned by Sophie L Wong 2020 Grantor, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the past decades. Major renovations include a $20,000 kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2005 (with corresponding electrical work), and a reroofing project in 2006 costing $9,000. Earlier improvements include kitchen remodels in 1991 and 1990, and roof work in 1989. The building has experienced several routine safety inspections, with the most recent occurring in 2016. Multiple violations were recorded in April 2002, including issues with gas meter instructions, shutoff tools, and handrails, which were all abated by April 26, 2002. A more recent concern dating back to December 2000 regarding hot walls when downstairs heaters were used remains active as of now.

The property has also required various infrastructure maintenance, as evidenced by a recent resolution of a pavement defect in February 2024. There have been recurring issues with graffiti in the vicinity, with cases reported between 2016 and 2018, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and responsiveness to violations, with most issues being promptly addressed, particularly those related to safety compliance. The most recent building permit activity was a minimal street space permit issued in 2013 for $1.00, which may represent either a minor administrative action or an error in value reporting.

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Risk rating

How 218 6Th 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
34th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1137 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

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 71.6%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 10.3%
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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