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1475 18Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1835015 6 units · 2 fl · 1954

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1475 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 1954
2 or more units
6 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 1954
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area2,946 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1835015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1171 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 1475 18th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Mary Yang Family LLC, has experienced several noteworthy issues regarding building maintenance and safety since its construction in 1954. Most recently, in late 2019 through early 2020, there were multiple concerning complaints about the building's condition, including reports of no heating, hazardous electrical wiring, dangerous exterior stairs, a cracked furnace, unsecured water heater, and pest issues (invasive ants). These complaints led to several building code violations, including problems with door repairs, electrical conduit issues, a vent requiring repair, and concerns about lead paint hazards, with one violation specifically citing the need to follow San Francisco lead ordinance regulations. While a plumbing permit for installing a double-sided wall furnace was completed in 2012, this appears to be only a partial solution to the heating issues documented. A routine inspection in 2001 identified a necessary repair to the top of the stairs landing, demonstrating ongoing attention required for safety features.

More recently, from 2023-2024, there have been numerous reports of abandoned garbage and debris in the vicinity of the building, with at least eight separate incidents involving items such as furniture, electronics, and general debris. A smoke scare incident was also recorded, though it appears to have been minor with no civilian injuries reported. The building's maintenance history suggests a pattern of delayed repairs and safety concerns, though many of the documented violations from 2019-2020 were ultimately marked as "Not Active" after being addressed. The most recent building-related issues appear to be primarily exterior debris and waste management concerns, rather than interior building systems or safety problems.

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Risk rating

How 1475 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1475 18Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Apr 28
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311 RequestMar 01
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