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1263 18Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1732013 4 units · 2 fl · 1974

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1263 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
RM1
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 area4,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1732013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jimmy Yu & Chloe S Ching 20
Mailing address
Jimmy Yu & Chloe S Ching Tt 1263 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
071103

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Initial analysis

This 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 1263 18th Avenue in the Inner Sunset was built in 1974 and is currently owned by Jimmy Yu & Chloe S Ching 20. The property has undergone several routine inspections over the years, with significant issues documented in 2002 and 2014. In May 2002, multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including excessive combustible lint in the laundry area, combustible cardboard storage in the garage, and the need to recharge fire extinguishers, though these were all abated within two weeks. The 2014 complaints were more general maintenance-oriented, including problems with heat, lighting, peeling paint, and plumbing fixtures, which were resolved between August and September 2014. A routine inspection in 2009 (October 8, 2009 - March 17, 2010) did not show any significant ongoing issues.

More recent activities at the address include standard 311 calls related to parking enforcement and street maintenance between 2018 and 2023, though none appear to be directly related to building violations or resident services. These included responses to blocking driveway issues, tree maintenance, and sidewalk cleaning. The most recent building-related inspection was a routine one in 2009, with no documented violations or complaints on record since September 2014, suggesting improved maintenance procedures. The property had several 311 calls in 2019 related to parking issues, though these are typical municipal service requests rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1263 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
22th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1165 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.5%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 42.3%
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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