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639-641 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1626003 2 units · 3 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 639-641 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
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area3,745 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1626003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Plantenberg Aaron M & Lewis
Mailing address
Persau Kyle/nichol Peter/ta 639 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
050621

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641 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
639 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 639-641 18th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Aaron M. Plantenberg and Lewis. The building has undergone substantial renovations and improvements over the past several years, with major work occurring between 2018 and 2021. Significant upgrades completed include bathroom and kitchen renovations in both units, electrical panel upgrades, window replacements, and the installation of a comprehensive hydronic heating system with two boilers. The property was also fitted with modern safety features such as a sprinkler monitoring system in late 2019 and two solar PV systems with battery backup units installed in November 2019.

More recent concerns have emerged regarding the building's infrastructure, particularly with the sewer system, as evidenced by two sewage back-up incidents reported in 2023 and 2024. The building's renovation history reveals some pattern of permit revisions and expirations, suggesting construction modifications and adjustments to comply with inspection requirements. A complaint was filed in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding construction activity, though it is unclear if this resulted in any formal action. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly regarding driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued between 2022 and 2024. While the building's major systems have received significant upgrades, including electrical rewiring and plumbing improvements, the recent sewer issues may warrant attention. The extensive renovation history demonstrates ongoing investment in the property, though some permits show as completed with other permits having been canceled or marked as "not active."

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Risk rating

How 639-641 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
89th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 2.1%
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

639-641 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Aug 18
To obtain final inspction for work approved under pa# 201711073375 and 201712156594: all work is completed: demo of bathroom and kitchen both units: upgrade electrical panels: remove old ducting in garage: relocate one bathroom wall: replace rear 12 windows.
$1 · Issued
Building PermitJul 14
To comply with physical inspection report cc 8472.

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