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655-657 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1626003J 2 units · 2 fl

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 655-657 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built
Total area3,971 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1626003J
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Post Abigail & Jeremy Ttees 655 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
August 31, 2012

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657 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
655 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 655-657 18th Ave is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, originally constructed in 1921. Ownership is held by the Abigail & Jeremy Post Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant recent renovations in 2024, including multiple kitchen remodels (valued at $30,000 and $65,000), compliance work addressed through building permits ($25,000), and corresponding plumbing and electrical upgrades. These 2024 improvements included the installation of new kitchen and bathroom fixtures, electrical upgrades with AFCI/GFCI protection, and comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations in both units. In 2019-2020, substantial work was completed including ground floor remodels, bathroom renovations, window replacements, and voluntary shearwall improvements valued at $170,000. Earlier improvements from 2016-2018 related to seismic upgrades were cancelled but show initial plans for structural improvements.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to various systems, including electrical upgrades in 2020 with new sub-panel installations and safety features. Three 311 calls for the property were logged between 2014-2022, primarily related to street and tree maintenance issues outside the building, with no records indicating significant building-related concerns. A comprehensive UDU screening was conducted, confirming no unauthorized dwelling unit was present. The recent renovations have included thorough updates to comply with current building codes and improve resident amenities, with particular attention to safety features such as electrical protections and modern fixtures. The property's records show consistent attention to maintenance and improvement, with no unresolved code violations or safety concerns on current record.

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Risk rating

How 655-657 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
99thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 22 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

655-657 18Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Apr 05
Rewire existing knob & tube wiring and add new lights
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