4400-4402 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 4400-4402 18th Street, owned by Nurith Still and constructed in 1907, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable maintenance challenges over the past two decades. The property underwent substantial structural work in the early 2000s, including voluntary seismic strengthening and foundation repairs in 2002 (costing $15,000), along with attic conversion to habitable space in 2000 (costing $70,000). More recently, in 2019, the building had its sewer and house trap systems replaced.

The most significant cluster of issues occurred in 2017, when the building faced multiple violations including security system deficiencies, fire safety concerns (including fire extinguisher maintenance and smoke detector issues), structural maintenance documentation requirements, and water damage repairs. These violations were all abated by May 2017, along with garage storage issues that required sheetrock repairs. The building has had two documented fire-related incidents, both of which were false alarms with no injuries reported.

The property has experienced periodic maintenance and infrastructure updates, including sidewalk repairs (2004), various interior modifications (including a kitchen door relocation in 2008), and multiple routine housing inspections. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns in the surrounding area, particularly regarding tree root impacts on the sidewalk, though these issues relate to exterior areas rather than the building structure itself. The building's historical context includes prior planning records related to The Rainbow grocery store's ownership changes and use modifications at the address, along with two withdrawn applications for Eureka Valley Foods and The Rainbow. Currently, there are no active building violations or safety concerns on record since the 2017 issues were resolved.