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1450 18Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1836014A 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 1450 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.

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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1836014A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1722 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1450 18th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, was constructed in 1925 and is classified as a flats/duplex structure. The property, currently owned by Gloria Lau, has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably a comprehensive renovation in 2021 that included kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical panel upgrades, and plumbing modifications with a total documented cost of $150,000. This renovation work addressed several previous housing violations from 2017-2019, which included issues with windows, heating systems, smoke detectors, and various building components that were all officially abated by July 2017.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, including a garage door replacement in 2019 and multiple sewer-related issues in 2021 that were resolved promptly through PUC Sewer Operations. Historical records indicate some recurring concerns with heating and window functionality, as noted in complaints from 2009 and 2017, though these appear to have been addressed in the recent renovation. The property has experienced several parking-related incidents in the surrounding area, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2022, though these are external to the building's condition itself. The most recent building-related activity was a general cleaning complaint in November 2023, which was resolved with no significant findings.

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Risk rating

How 1450 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
96thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 60 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
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

1450 18Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit May 11
Remodel (e) kitchen and bath, add 1/2 bath. add laundry.
Complete
Electrical PermitMay 11
Remodel (e) kitchen and (e) bath, add recessed lights and receptacles, replace panel. 100 amp service for two 60amp per unit (e). copper 6 awg for 60 amp. 12 circuits. 12 lights, 9 switches, 20 receptacles, 3 fans, 1 dishwasher, microwave, range, washer/dryer.

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