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4437-4439 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2692037B 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 4437-4439 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
RH3
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 1904
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2692037B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Raymon L Hanssen Trustee 4439 18Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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4439 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4437 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4437-4439 18th Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1904 and currently owned by the Raymon L Hanssen 2004 Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a complete reroofing project completed in 2018 at a cost of $16,380, which followed a pattern of regular maintenance as evidenced by a previous roofing project from 1996. Substantial renovations occurred between 2005-2006, including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling project costing $150,000 with significant electrical upgrades (including new lighting, switches, receptacles, and panels), followed by deck modifications and landscaping improvements including a new yard drainage system with catch basin and sump pump installation.

The property has experienced recurring issues with abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, with multiple reports between 2018-2024, though all cases were resolved with vehicles gone upon inspection. More recent concerns include two sidewalk parking violations in October 2024 that resulted in citations, and an open case regarding tree root damage to the sidewalk reported in May 2023. Other neighborhood issues documented through 311 calls have included various street maintenance matters such as waste removal, illegal postings, and a defaced sign, though these incidents are generally not directly related to the building's condition or management. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep of structural and safety features, with no reported violations or major safety concerns on record.

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Risk rating

How 4437-4439 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
80thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 256 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4437-4439 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 18
Rent board
fee housing inventory request for service

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