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4679 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2690019 2 units · 1 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4679 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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2690019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Exempt Trust
Mailing address
Frank Carl Torrano & John A 4583 18Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

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.

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Risk rating

How 4679 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
37th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 805 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 severity forecast
No violation 43.4%
Moderate concern 38.7%
Severe concern 17.9%
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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4679 18Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 11
Garbage and debris
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