4238 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 4238 18th Street is a 1-story, multi-family residential building with 2 units, constructed in 1900, and currently owned by the Bastarrachea Trust. The building has experienced several significant plumbing and building issues in recent years, most notably in 2019 when there was a violation involving wastewater leaking onto neighboring property, which was addressed through multiple permits for drain line work and storm drain installation. In 2014, a water heater was replaced, and between 2010-2013, several plumbing improvements were made including the installation of a grease trap and mop sink.

The property has a history of building code violations and complaints, particularly in 2010 when unapproved tandoori ovens were installed without permits, leading to multiple enforcement actions. There were also complaints regarding unauthorized work and severe fumes from a restaurant installation that year. Earlier maintenance records show roofing work from 1998 and various repairs in 1987, though some of these permits expired or were cancelled. In terms of recent activity, the building has faced multiple sanitation-related issues in 2023-2024, with several 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and waste on the property or nearby.

There have been more recent complaints regarding shared spaces and parklet issues, though these were generally found to have no merit upon inspection. The property's planning records indicate it operates as a limited restaurant with some non-conforming uses, and it underwent a change of ownership while maintaining its existing restaurant status. Fire safety concerns appear to have been promptly addressed, with a 2010 complaint about operating without a permit being corrected the same day. The combination of historical plumbing issues, building code violations, and recent sanitation concerns suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at this location, while the prompt resolution of most complaints and violations indicates compliance efforts are typically addressed, though sometimes after initial violations are documented.