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1818-1820 Noriega St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2024024 2 units · 1 fl · 1932

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1818-1820 Noriega St 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 1932
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Floors1
Year built1932
Total area1,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2024024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Philip W H Cheung Exemption
Mailing address
Amelia S M & Stephen J Cheu 999 Green St Apt 1202 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
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1818 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1820 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, 1932 multi-family residential building at 1818-1820 Noriega St in the Central Sunset neighborhood, classified as a Flat & Store with 4 units or less, has undergone several significant maintenance updates in recent years. The most recent infrastructure improvements include a heating system replacement scheduled for January 2025 and a completed sewer spot repair in November 2023, indicating proactive maintenance of essential systems. The building has a documented history of roof maintenance, with reroofing projects completed in both 2015 ($10,000) and 1992.

The property has experienced various maintenance and service issues between 2021 and 2024, particularly concerning trees and sewer systems. Notable events include a sewage backup incident in December 2021 that required Public Utilities Commission intervention, and multiple tree-related issues including fallen trees, overgrown trees, and sidewalk damage due to tree roots. The most recent tree maintenance issue was reported in September 2022 and remains open. There have also been periodic concerns about street cleaning and loose garbage in the vicinity, with the most recent report from January 2024 still pending resolution. While the building has a history of infrastructure improvements and timely maintenance responses, the recurring tree-related issues and recent sewer work suggest ongoing environmental challenges in the property's immediate surroundings. The property owner has maintained appropriate permits for significant work, with the most recent plumbing improvements properly authorized through the city's permit system, and no unresolved fire safety concerns have been recorded since a 2007 complaint was found to have no merit.

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Risk rating

How 1818-1820 Noriega St'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
21th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 643 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 severity forecast
No violation 72.6%
Moderate concern 19.9%
Severe concern 7.5%
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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1818-1820 Noriega St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Jan 13
Work category: 1m; replace existing carrier furnace heating system with new.
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