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1200 18Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1733040A 9 units · 3 fl · 1965

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1200 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 1965
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

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
Built 1965
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area6,258 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1733040A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mark E Cusing & Sophia S Cu 4444 Geary St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
September 12, 2013

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1200 18th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Mark E & Sophia S Cusing Rv, was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $70,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance status. The property has received particular attention to fire safety, with a fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2023 to meet current standards, and multiple fire-related issues addressed over the years including problems with fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems that were all corrected promptly.

The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges, particularly evident in a series of active violations from July 2018 that include issues with structural maintenance requirements, rubbish removal, access for inspections, fire escape drop ladder operation, and carbon monoxide/smoke alarm requirements. A 2024 fire alarm system complaint and other maintenance concerns have been documented, though these were generally resolved promptly. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) have primarily concerned external issues like sidewalk defects, garbage, and abandoned vehicles near the property. While the building has maintained basic safety compliance through various inspections and corrections, the presence of active violations from 2018 suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges. The property previously addressed violations from 2009 regarding fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and garage ventilation, demonstrating a history of responding to safety-related issues as they arise.

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Risk rating

How 1200 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
4thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1433 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
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 75%
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

1200 18Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 16
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311 RequestMay 19
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