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18-22 Woodland Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 2630039 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 18-22 Woodland 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 1906
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2630039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bypass Tr
Mailing address
Wilkes Elaine F Successor T 2651 Royal Ann Dr Union City CA 94587
Last sale
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20 Woodland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
18 Woodland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
22 Woodland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 18-22 Woodland Avenue, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1906. The three-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over the years, with particular attention to its gas systems. Notably, there was a serious gas leak incident in January 2018 involving a wall heater in the top unit that required San Francisco Fire Department response and gas shutoff to the unit. This followed the installation of two direct vent gas fireplaces in 2018 and another gas fireplace in 2012, suggesting ongoing gas system modifications.

The building has faced various maintenance challenges, including a substantial dry rot repair project in 2005 costing nearly $24,000, and a reroofing project in 1993, though the latter permits show as expired. More recent concerns include property damage from trees (2022), hazardous materials (glass) on the street/sidewalk (2017), and a fallen tree incident (2017), all of which were resolved through proper channels. The property underwent routine apartment house inspections in 1999-2001 and 2006, which were standard procedural assessments, though specific findings were not detailed in the records. The current ownership, recorded as Bypass Tr, took possession of the building in 2018, approximately around the time of the most recent gas-related incidents.

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Risk rating

How 18-22 Woodland 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
22th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 410 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.1%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 18.6%
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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