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726 18Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1660039 4 units · 2 fl · 1974

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 726 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 1974
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 built1974
Total area3,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1660039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mui Eugene T & Chong Christ
Mailing address
Prime Metropolis Properties Po Box 590602 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
081911

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Initial analysis

The 726 18th Avenue property, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1974 and currently owned by Eugene T. Mui and Christ Chong. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being an extensive $104,000 renovation of the garage and lobby area in January 2024, including insulation, drywall, and painting work. Historical records show a completed reroofing project from June 2005 costing $9,500.

The building experienced multiple violations in September 2002 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with the fire escape drop ladder, smoke detectors, combustible storage, and gas meter requirements. These violations were all addressed and abated by October 23, 2002. A subsequent inspection in May 2005 revealed water damage issues, including a ceiling leak, which was reportedly repaired by the landlord, though some staining and related problems persisted. This incident also prompted violations regarding damaged paint and water-damaged walls and ceilings, which were resolved by July 2005. The property has been subject to recurring issues with driveway blocking, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls between 2021 and 2024, and experienced some infrastructure challenges including a sewage backup incident in November 2021 and sidewalk damage from tree roots reported in September 2024. Recent noise complaints regarding amplified sound were recorded in October 2023, suggesting occasional disturbance from within or near the property.

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Risk rating

How 726 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
71th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 652 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 75.6%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 14.3%
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

726 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jan 25
Insulation, drywall, paint in garage & lobby.
$104,000 · Issued

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