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482 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1527027A 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 482 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
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 built1922
Total area2,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1527027A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tang Jerry Shiao-Yung
Mailing address
281 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
122118

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 482 18th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922 and currently owned by Jerry Shiao-yung Tang. The property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues over the past three years, most notably a canceled plumbing permit from September 2023 for main sewer pipe replacement work, and a sewage backup incident in January 2024 that required intervention from PUC Sewer Operations. In September 2023, there was a report of a tree potentially damaging property, with specific concerns about its proximity to a sewer cleanout, though this was resolved through appropriate channels.

The building's recent history shows some recurring challenges with street maintenance and parking enforcement in the immediate vicinity. Between 2024 and 2023, there were multiple reports of abandoned furniture requiring Recology's attention, as well as several incidents of parking violations, including two cases of sidewalk parking (one in March 2023 and another in November 2024) and two instances of driveway blocking (February 2020 and September 2020). While most of these cases were either resolved at the time of reporting or had enforcement officers unable to locate the offending vehicles, they indicate ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. The building's age and age-related infrastructure issues are evident in the documented plumbing concerns, though these appear to have been addressed through proper channels, as indicated by the "Field Work has been completed" notation on the sewage backup resolution.

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Risk rating

How 482 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
67th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 742 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.1%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 5.3%
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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The story over time

482 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 17
Upgrade existing overhead electrical service to 200a. install (2) meters rated at 100a each. install (2) new subpanels.
Complete
Plumbing PermitFeb 09
Work category: 1p; building drain/sewer replacement/repair from property foundation down to sidewalk house trap.

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