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435 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1526006 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 435 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 1915
2 or more units
2 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1915
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area3,144 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1526006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
437 18th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 435 18th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1915, currently owned by Soon Living Trust. The building's recent history has been marked by several maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in 2024. There are ongoing issues with infrastructure maintenance, as evidenced by two open cases regarding lifted sidewalks due to tree roots, reported in March and October 2024. The property has experienced recurring waste management challenges, with multiple 311 calls throughout 2024 related to garbage and debris, including three incidents of overflowing city garbage cans in December 2024, November 2024, and September 2024, as well as reports of loose garbage and yard waste in January 2025.

The building's emergency response records show three false alarm incidents between 2021 and 2022, none of which resulted in civilian injuries or actual fires. While there have been two reports of encampments in the vicinity (January and April 2024), one was resolved without any violations and the other was deemed invalid upon inspection. The property has also required various park-related interventions, including furniture removal, litter receptacle maintenance, and a park patrol in 2024, all of which were successfully resolved. The only documented building permit in recent history was for street and sidewalk work in 2010, valued at $1.00.

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Risk rating

How 435 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
40thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1350 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

435 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 17
Garbage and debris
city garbage can overflowing

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