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1474-1476 18Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1836011 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1474-1476 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1836011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Noreen E
Mailing address
2327 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
081709

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1476 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1474 18th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1474-1476 18th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925, currently owned by Noreen E. Chan. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the past three decades, including two complete roof replacements - most recently in September 2023 costing $15,000, and a major electrical system upgrade in September 2020 that included installation of a 200-amp service panel with three meters. A building complaint was filed in April 2020 regarding allegedly non-essential construction work, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway accessibility, with several parking enforcement cases documented between 2020 and 2023, most recently involving a Kia Soul in May 2023. There are also two active tree-related concerns from March-April 2022 regarding sidewalk damage from tree roots that have yet to be resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of critical systems, though the frequency of parking-related incidents suggests ongoing challenges with street access. The property's permit and inspection record indicates proper attention to major infrastructure components, with no recorded violations or safety-related complaints in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1474-1476 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
67th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 493 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.5%
Moderate concern 15.6%
Severe concern 3.9%
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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1474-1476 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 11
Reroofing
$15,000 · Complete
311 RequestMay 31
Blocking driveway cite only

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