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567 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1561013 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 567 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 1926
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area4,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1561013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Watanabe Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Watanabe Ignatius & Takako 2016 Tapscott Ave El Cerrito CA 94530
Last sale
092214

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 567 18th Avenue, owned by Watanabe Family Trust, has a documented history spanning several decades. Built in 1926 in the Central Richmond neighborhood, the property has undergone multiple significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges. Recent improvements include a sewer lateral replacement completed in 2017, street space permit in 2019, and ongoing pavement defect issues reported in 2024. The building experienced notable structural work in the early 1990s, including foundation replacement in 1994 and fire damage repairs in 1992. More recent maintenance included reroofing in 2013 and termite-related framing repairs in 2012.

The property has undergone several routine housing inspections, particularly in 2002, which revealed multiple violations that were subsequently addressed by December 2002. These included plumbing issues, fire safety concerns (such as fire extinguisher maintenance and fire proofing repairs), security requirements, and concerns about lead-based paint. Since then, compliance issues have been minimal. Recent maintenance records show attention to infrastructure, including electrical system upgrades (fusebox removal and circuit relocation in 2012), while the building has experienced occasional plumbing challenges, with a sewage backup incident in 2021 and flooding issues documented in 2020. The most recent environmental health complaint was filed in September 2023, though the details and resolution are not specified. The property has maintained regular compliance with necessary inspections and repairs, though open cases regarding pavement defects (2024) and a recent environmental health complaint warrant attention to ongoing maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 567 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
30th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1575 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.1%
Moderate concern 18.2%
Severe concern 17.7%
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

567 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2019
Building Permit Jul 30
Street space
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