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1391-1393 18Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1773006B 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 1391-1393 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 1947
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1947
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,514 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1773006B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
259 Bartlett St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
July 27, 2000

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1393 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1391 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, this two-unit multi-family residential building at 1391-1393 18th Avenue was constructed in 1947 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, in 2015 the property underwent substantial renovations including a complete kitchen remodel, bathroom updates, and electrical work across multiple floors, with proper permits totaling approximately $25,000. The building also received a new roof in 2015, with the work costing $9,500 and involving the installation of a modified bitumen system. Earlier improvements include a 2003 addition of a room and full bathroom in the rear garage, and a kitchen cabinet renovation in 2007.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, though the 311 call history reveals some environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity, including instances of graffiti (2009), waste cleanup needs (2014 and 2022), and one report of an abandoned vehicle (2009), all of which were resolved through appropriate city services. The most recent building work was completed in 2015, and the property's systems appear to have been significantly updated during that renovation period, including comprehensive electrical work. Historical records show a variety of upgrades and maintenance work performed over the years, including plumbing and electrical updates corresponding with each major renovation project, indicating reasonable attention to infrastructure maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1391-1393 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
80thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 299 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1391-1393 18Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 16
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 10
Blocking driveway cite tow

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