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1370 18Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1772005Q 2 units · 2 fl · 1987

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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1370 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 1987
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
Built 1987
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1987
Total area3,796 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1772005Q
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
John J & Deborah S Leung 1370 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
June 30, 1987

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Initial analysis

The property at 1370 18th Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1987 and currently owned by Leung Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a kitchen remodel completed in early 2020 that included cabinet and countertop upgrades, followed by corresponding plumbing and electrical work in January 2021. Prior enhancements include the installation of vinyl siding in 2014 (covering 3677 sq. ft. on multiple sides including the lightwell), and a comprehensive window replacement project in 2010 that involved the installation of 16 vinyl windows and 3 patio doors across both units. The building's initial construction history from 1986 included the demolition of a single-family dwelling and the addition of horizontal extensions on both ground and first floors.

Recent maintenance and service calls for the property have primarily involved exterior issues, with notable recent concerns including an open report from February 2024 regarding a tree allegedly causing property damage, and an open follow-up request from September 2024. The building has experienced various external issues over the past several years, including illegal parking incidents (most recently in July 2024), sidewalk maintenance matters (general cleaning in January 2024), and tree-related concerns (including a vacant tree basin issue reported in February 2022). While there have been reports of graffiti in 2017 and a curb defect in 2015, these issues were addressed according to municipal records. A service request to the Department of Public Health regarding environmental health was made in 2018, though the specific nature of the request was not detailed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1370 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
75thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 373 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
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1370 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 17
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
Building PermitJun 20
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)

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