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4241-4247 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2694037 3 units · 2 fl · 1902

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4241-4247 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 1902
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CASTRO
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 1902
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2694037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David & Christiane Parker 36 Sotelo Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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Included addresses

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4245 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4243 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4241 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4247 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4241-4247 18th Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building with an ground-floor commercial space, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood and constructed in 1902. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to major systems, with two roofing projects completed in 2000 and 2001 (costing $12,450 and $22,000 respectively), and the installation of a fire suppression system in 2000. In late 2008, a significant interior renovation was undertaken to upgrade the ground-floor retail space into a restaurant, including the installation of a new sushi bar, restroom improvements, and accessibility modifications, with the work completed in 2009.

Recent activity includes the completion of an ABE compliance project in October 2023. The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, particularly between 2021-2024, with multiple 311 calls related to sidewalk conditions, shared space violations, and street cleaning needs. Two noteworthy incidents include a sidewalk defect in 2022 that resulted in a citation for unauthorized excavation work, and a blocked sidewalk complaint in 2021 regarding cafe furniture. The property has also experienced two fire safety-related incidents - elevator issues in 2017 and alarm system concerns in 2010 - both of which were addressed promptly. Planning records indicate past attempts to convert parts of the building to professional office use, though most recent applications have been disapproved or closed without approval.

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Risk rating

How 4241-4247 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 984 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 42%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4241-4247 18Th St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 24
Public works
bses request for service
311 RequestSep 23
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