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3236-3242 18Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3574089 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3236-3242 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area4,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3574089
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steve Bach 388 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 28, 2012

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3238 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3240 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3242 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3236 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 3236-3242 18th Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by 1520 Diamond LLC and situated in the Inner Mission neighborhood. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues over the past decade, with the most recent cluster of violations in early 2024 related to water damage, damaged ceilings, and appliance maintenance, though these were abated by April 2024. A concerning pattern of water damage and mold problems has persisted, with documented issues dating back to 2012, including a February 2024 complaint about water intrusion, hazardous wiring, and mold in Unit 3242. The building has a history of sanitation challenges, including rodent infestations in 2011 and 2013, interior surface damage, and the need for basic safety improvements such as smoke detector installation noted in 2013.

Historical records show several permitted repairs and maintenance work, including structural repairs in 1999, reroofing work in 2002, and various apartment improvements in the 1980s, though many of these permits are now expired. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned street cleaning issues outside the building, including reports of human waste, debris, and abandoned items near the property, though these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions. The building has undergone routine housing inspections by the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) in 2010 and 1999, with various violations noted and some issues remaining persistent over the years.

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Risk rating

How 3236-3242 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
34thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1571 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3236-3242 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 27
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311 RequestMay 06
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