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418 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1527032J 3 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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 418 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area2,775 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1527032J
Ownership

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

Owner name
Poon Tony Yip Pang & Huen J
Mailing address
3157 Salisbury Ct Fremont CA 94555
Last sale
111820

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 418 18th Avenue is a two-story multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, containing three units and constructed in 1915. The building's maintenance record shows some significant fire safety concerns that were addressed in late 2004, including issues with egress obstructions, combustible storage, and the fire escape drop ladder, though all these violations were resolved by December 16, 2004. More recently, the building underwent roof replacement work in 2016 at a cost of $12,800, which has been completed.

The property has experienced multiple tenant-related incidents and enforcement actions in recent years, with the most notable being a tenant buyout in August 2022 for $104,000 involving one tenant. There have been recurring parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued in 2023-2024 for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking. Recent street conditions around the property have been a concern, with reports of debris, including medical waste and human waste, though these were addressed by city services. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 1999, 2004, and 2010, with all cases marked as not active. The property's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with parking enforcement and street cleanliness in the immediate vicinity, while major building safety issues have been addressed.

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Risk rating

How 418 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
26th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1665 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.7%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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