4500 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 4500 18th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by the Chuen Mei Wong Family Trust. The property has experienced recurring issues with stairway maintenance and safety concerns, most notably regarding dry rot problems. A significant incident occurred in 2013 when complaints were filed about dangerous conditions in the rear stairs and landings, prompting multiple repair permits including a $3,000 project to address the issues.

More recently, in 2020, approximately 50% of the rotten wood stairs were replaced at a cost of $300. The building underwent a kitchen remodel in 2016, which generated three separate complaints (building, plumbing, and electrical) for proceeding without proper permits, though the work was eventually completed under proper permits totaling approximately $24,000. The building's maintenance history includes various repair work such as water damage restoration in 1993, and there have been routine housing inspections in 2000, 2009, and 2017.

While there have been no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents in the building, there were two fire-related events recorded: one was a false alarm or call, and the other involved a smoke scare with an odor of smoke. Recent activity in the surrounding area has included numerous encampment reports between 2023 and 2024, though these external issues are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The property's documented maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, particularly regarding stairs, while also revealing instances of unauthorized work that required subsequent permitting compliance.