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4654-4656 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2658017 2 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4654-4656 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area2,485 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2658017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paul R Yett Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Paul R Yett Trustee 4656 18Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
111708

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4656 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4654 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 4654-4656 18th Street, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Paul R Yett Living Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and faced some important compliance issues throughout its history. The most recent substantial work occurred in 2022 when nine wood windows were repaired, primarily on the street-facing facade, at a cost of $15,248. In 2017, the building underwent a master bathroom remodel and bedroom improvements totaling $22,000, which included plumbing and electrical work. The building's electrical system received major attention in the early 2000s, with multiple permits showing significant upgrades including the installation of various switches, receptacles, and panels, though some permits were cancelled and required renewals.

Of particular note are several compliance issues from 2003 when the building underwent unauthorized modifications, leading to two building violations and a stop work notice in September 2003 regarding exceeded scope of approved plans and unauthorized removal of framing members. These violations were eventually abated by November 2003. The rear yard expansion was subject to variance requests that were eventually approved. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk defects in 2022 (sunken utility vault cover) and 2012 (damaged/uneven sidewalk), as well as reports of flooding and sewage issues in 2009. More recent infrastructure incidents included a streetlight replacement in 2012 and a water quality service request in 2015. The most recent recorded incident was a parking enforcement call in September 2024. Additional maintenance work has been performed over the years, including front stairs repairs in 2011 and various minor street space permits in 2018.

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Risk rating

How 4654-4656 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

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
73th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 80.9%
Moderate concern 13.7%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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4654-4656 18Th St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2022
Building Permit Mar 03
Repair 9 wood windows with primed wood sash kits. 8 are street facing, 1 is non-street facing. not doing top picture window.
$15,248 · Complete

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