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475 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1526010 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 475 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 1921
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area3,040 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1526010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Law Victor
Mailing address
521 18th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
100595

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475 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
475 A 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 475 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1921, currently owned by Victor Law. The building has undergone significant recent renovations and improvements, with major work focused on both the existing units and the addition of a new ground-floor ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). The most substantial work was carried out in 2023-2024, including a $485,597 interior remodel of the existing two units, followed by multiple permit revisions to modify window placements, extend the laundry room, and install electric fireplaces. The ADU addition and associated improvements involved substantial electrical and plumbing upgrades, including the installation of new furnaces, a mini-split system, electrical panels, and comprehensive plumbing work for kitchens and bathrooms across all units.

The building's systems have been extensively upgraded, with permits showing work on electrical service upgrades to 400 amps, new 125-amp subpanels for each unit, and various modernization efforts including an EV charger installation at the garage. Historical records show some past maintenance issues in 2001 related to water damage and interior surfaces, but these were all resolved by December 2001. More recently, there was a water leak incident reported in April 2021, though the specific impact on the building wasn't detailed in the records. The property has also experienced multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2018 and 2021, but these are unrelated to the building's condition or management. The extensive recent improvements, as evidenced by multiple building, plumbing, and electrical permits, suggest proactive maintenance and upgrading of the property's systems and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 475 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
47th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1192 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

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

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.7%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 1.9%
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

475 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Sep 25
Rev 202307061618- to remove side windows and change the size of rear window in the sunroom, extend laundry room and add a laundry sink and adding a electric fireplace on the 2nd and 3rd floor units.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitSep 25
Revision to adu 202304246350- to remove notes fire sprinkler on the site plan. fire sprinkler not required for this project and revised adu floor plan. proposed occupancy changed from r-2 to r-3.

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