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18-22 Ocean Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 3207027 4 units · 1 fl · 1929

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Terrace
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 18-22 Ocean Ave 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 1929
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units4
Floors1
Year built1929
Total area3,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3207027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Norma A Paolini 2014 Revoc
Mailing address
Norma A Paolini, Ttee 538 Molimo Dr San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
082202

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22 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
18 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 18-22 Ocean Avenue in Mission Terrace is a one-story mixed-use building constructed in 1929, currently containing four residential units plus commercial space, owned by Norma A Paolini 2014 Revoc. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, most notably a complete reroofing in 2018 costing $33,500 and a major HVAC upgrade in 2008 which included the installation of a new furnace, ductwork, and attic fans. The electrical system has received substantial attention, with multiple upgrades including a 400-amp service installation in 2005 and comprehensive electrical work in 2008 involving lighting, switches, and receptacles. A concerning issue emerged in 2022 when a complaint was filed regarding mold that was allegedly causing breathing problems in children, though the status of this complaint is listed as not active.

Recent records from 2024 show multiple sanitation and public health concerns in the vicinity of the property, including reports of human waste, garbage, and debris on public sidewalks, though these issues are primarily external to the building itself. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, with various plumbing and electrical upgrades between 2005 and 2018, including bathroom renovations and fire alarm system installations. The building was previously subject to a 2006 investigation regarding unit count discrepancies, which was resolved by 2013, and there was a brief operating without a permit fire complaint in 2009 that was corrected the same day. While the building appears to have received necessary infrastructure upgrades over the years, particularly in terms of HVAC and electrical systems, the recent mold complaint and ongoing external sanitation issues in the surrounding area are notable.

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Risk rating

How 18-22 Ocean Ave'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
9th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 136 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.5%
Moderate concern 33.9%
Severe concern 41.5%
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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18-22 Ocean Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 29
Blocking driveway cite only
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