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4400-4402 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2650014 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4400-4402 18Th 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,014 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2650014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4447 18th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
August 23, 2007

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4402 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4400 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 4400-4402 18Th 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

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
36thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 818 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4400-4402 18Th St event timeline

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311 Request Jun 27
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