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335-337 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1450006 2 units · 3 fl · 1984

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 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 335-337 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 1984
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1984
Total area4,856 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1450006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lai Chung Sum
Mailing address
Connie Chan 2488 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
062012

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335 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
337 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 335-337 18th Ave in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1984 and contains two units, currently owned by Lai Chung Sum. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a $10,000 foundation stabilization work in 2017 involving the installation of permeating grout underneath the south wall's footing. In 2008-2009, the building experienced two notable enforcement actions: a violation regarding unpermitted construction work at the rear of the building including fire escape replacement and new siding installation, and an alleged unauthorized conversion of a third unit in the ground floor rear area. Both issues were ultimately resolved through proper permitting and completed work, including repairs to decks and the addition of a new bedroom. The property has maintained regular upkeep, with earlier improvements including window and door replacements, stucco remediation, and various exterior maintenance works.

More recently, from 2022 through 2024, there has been a recurring issue with driveway blocking, with multiple complaints filed through 311, particularly noting illegal parking by various vehicles. These parking violations have resulted in several citations, though officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles when responding. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural and exterior elements, with completed permits indicating active management of the property. The most substantial historical work appears to be the 2000 improvements involving window and door replacements and stucco work on the front and back sides of the building, along with a recent focus on foundation stabilization in 2017, suggesting ongoing maintenance of critical building systems.

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Risk rating

How 335-337 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
88th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 270 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.6%
Moderate concern 10.6%
Severe concern 4.8%
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

335-337 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 22
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 08
Parking on sidewalk

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