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301 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1450001 8 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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 301 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 1922
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area7,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1450001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee/Liu Family Trust
Mailing address
Emily Lee & Yang Liu Truste 571 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
102011

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 301 18th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Lee/Liu Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1922, with particular attention to safety and modernization. Recent work includes a completed siding upgrade in 2024 ($15,000) and light well waste pipe replacement in 2022, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of building systems. Major historical improvements include a comprehensive soft-story seismic retrofit completed in 2017 ($80,000), fire alarm system upgrades in 2018 to meet SFFD requirements ($13,200), and the addition of two dwelling units on the first floor in 2020 ($200,000), expanding the building's capacity.

The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, including previous violations for mold/mildew in 2000-2001 and various building code violations in 2004-2009, all of which have been resolved. The building's infrastructure has been systematically upgraded, including window replacement (2007), electrical system modernization (2004-2005), and fire safety improvements. Recent 311 calls (2024) have primarily involved external issues such as graffiti, parking violations, and maintenance concerns, indicating typical urban neighborhood living conditions. The building's fire safety systems have received regular attention, with completed fire alarm system modifications in 2017 and no significant recent fire incidents or violations reported.

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Risk rating

How 301 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
9th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2048 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

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 48.5%
Moderate concern 42.0%
Severe concern 9.5%
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

301 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 10
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 29
Blocking driveway cite only

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