3378 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The property at 3378 18th Street is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1947, currently owned by Sik Hung & Teresa Lai Ho By. The building has undergone several significant changes over its history, most notably in 2011 when it transitioned from a noodle factory to a noodle restaurant (Ramenwell) with a permitted occupancy of 48 persons. This conversion period was marked by multiple building violations due to unpermitted construction, leading to abatement proceedings that were eventually resolved by May 2013.

The restaurant's conversion prompted several infrastructure upgrades, including a fire suppression system installation, commercial kitchen modifications, and subsequent plumbing and electrical work. Recent maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2019 at a cost of $9,800. The building has faced ongoing compliance issues, particularly regarding fire safety requirements. As of December 2023, there is an active violation concerning sleeping area requirements.

Previous fire-related violations were documented in 2021 (fire extinguishers) and 2019 (alarm systems), though most were corrected promptly. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety inspections, with multiple 311 calls recorded in recent months regarding graffiti and debris. Recent 311 calls from December 2024 through January 2025 show ongoing issues with graffiti and waste management in the vicinity of the property, though many of these cases were resolved through city services. The building's history includes a brief period of unauthorized commercial activity in 2012, when construction work was completed without proper permits, though this was subsequently addressed through regularization processes.