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4678-4680 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2658024 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4678-4680 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
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.

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 area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2658024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
290 Gellert Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale

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4678 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4680 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

This three-story multi-family residential building, located at 4678-4680 18th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, was constructed in 1907 and contains three units. The property, currently owned by Mufarreh Properties LP, has a significant history of structural issues and repairs, most notably a serious fire incident in July 2007 that caused damage to the third floor and resulted in extensive repairs throughout the building, including work on all bathrooms and kitchens on each floor. The post-fire rehabilitation was substantial, with permits showing approximately $160,000 in repairs including foundation work, front steps repair, window replacement, and the addition of a new bathroom. The building underwent major electrical and plumbing upgrades in 2008, including the installation of three furnaces, three water heaters, and modernization of electrical systems with 200-amp services for all units.

The property has had several inspections and routine evaluations over the years, with the most serious issues occurring in the early 2000s, including multiple housing code violations related to security requirements. Recent maintenance concerns have primarily been external, with multiple reports of graffiti on and near the property throughout 2023, issues with sidewalk conditions, and a reported damaged tree in 2022. While these recent issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, they appear to be more related to external environment rather than structural building concerns. The most recent building-related permits and construction work were focused on upgrading essential systems rather than addressing emergency repairs, indicating a shift towards routine maintenance and infrastructure upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 4678-4680 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
64thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 460 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2025
311 Request May 09
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