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4755-4757 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2689018 2 units · 2 fl · 1975

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 4755-4757 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 1975
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
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area3,044 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2689018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chew Sharlene A
Mailing address
4755 18th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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4755 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4757 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4755-4757 18th Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1975 and owned by Sharlene A Chew, this flats and duplex building has a documented history of maintenance and incidents over the years. The most significant recent events include multiple safety-related incidents involving Muni services in 2024, though these occurred near rather than within the building itself. There have been several street cleaning and garbage-related issues reported through 311 calls in 2024, including incidents involving glass and loose debris, with the most recent being an open graffiti case from January 2025. Parking enforcement has been required on three occasions between November 2023 and May 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways, which were addressed through citations or officer response.

The building's permit history is limited, with one notable entry from December 2001 for reroofing work valued at $4,500. A fire complaint was filed in January 2006 that resulted in a violation being issued, though it appears this was related to construction without a building permit at a neighboring address (246-252 Caselli Ave) rather than directly affecting this property. The lack of recent permits or major incidents in the building's record could suggest either minimal recent activity or incomplete documentation. The property's age and location in a densely populated area may contribute to the recurring issues with street cleaning and parking, though these are common urban challenges not necessarily representative of the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 4755-4757 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
74th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 332 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

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.1%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 18.8%
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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