4679 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The property at 4679 18th Street is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by an Exempt Trust, and was designed as a one-story flats/duplex structure. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past decade, with the most recent concerns focused on stairway safety and unauthorized construction. In 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding construction work beyond the scope of approved permits, particularly involving the front stairs and possible asbestos flooring removal.

This led to an active notice of violation (NOV) in January 2023, which remains unresolved as of October 2023. Prior to this, there were documented safety concerns in 2022 regarding unauthorized construction affecting neighboring properties, and earlier violations in 2010-2010 related to various safety hazards including improper electrical wiring, ventilation issues, and debris storage. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with permits issued in 2022 for replacing rotten fascia boards and balusters, and in 2023 for replacing an exterior stairway, though some of this work triggered compliance violations.

Historical records indicate past issues with an unauthorized shed construction in the rear yard, which required multiple permits to address between 2004 and 2013. The property has also experienced periodic functionality and safety concerns, including a notable 2021-2022 issue with vehicle charging practices from a second-floor window using an extension cord that extended across the sidewalk, though this was eventually resolved. Various housing inspections between 2009 and 2010 documented multiple maintenance concerns that were subsequently addressed. Recent activity in 2024 shows recurring issues with waste receptacle management and parking violations in the vicinity of the property, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety.