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4573 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2691032 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 4573 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area3,674 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2691032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kakos Family Trust Udt 8/18
Mailing address
Kakos Spiros Trustee 4573 18Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
100595

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Initial analysis

The property at 4573 18th Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by the Kakos Family Trust Udt 8/18. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past decades, with the most recent concerning sewage-related problems, including a discharge incident from a side sewer vent in October 2024. A series of water leakage problems between this building and the adjacent property (4569 18th St) were documented in 2015-2017, and in 2015, the building underwent substantial interior repairs following fire water damage, including the installation of new sheetrock, insulation, and floor coverings, as well as plumbing and electrical work. The property has had multiple infrastructure improvements, including a complete reroofing project in 2018 ($14,250) and significant electrical upgrades in 2015 that included rewiring a bedroom and bathroom, relocating a subpanel, and installing smoke detectors.

Historical records show the building has faced various maintenance challenges, most notably in 2002 when multiple violations were documented, including issues with lighting in public hallways, broken windows, combustible storage, mold/mildew, and various electrical and plumbing problems - all of which were resolved by December 2002. In 2014-2015, there were complaints regarding a sewage backup and unauthorized unit concerns, and similar plumbing issues were reported in 1999. The property has undergone several structural modifications, including connecting the second and third floors in 1983 to create a two-floor unit and the replacement of rear incline stairs in 2002. Recent 311 calls mostly relate to street cleaning and public work matters rather than building-specific issues, suggesting that while the property has a history of maintenance challenges, these have been less frequent in recent years, with the most pressing current concern being related to sewer infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 4573 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
56th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 55.9%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 25.4%
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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