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3434 18Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3576032 8 units · 2 fl · 1924

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3434 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 1924
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1924
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,348 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3576032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
474 Valencia St Ste 280 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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Included addresses

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52 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3434 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
50 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
54 San Carlos St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit residential building at 3434 18th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Mission Housing Develop Cor, has undergone significant recent transformations since 2021. Originally constructed in 1924, this property has seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system with 40 sprinklers, a comprehensive new fire alarm system, and the conversion of a 6-space garage into three accessory dwelling units, all completed in 2021-2022. Additionally, the building underwent interior remodeling of all units and common areas, with work including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing updates, followed by the installation of a new exterior wall sign in 2022. The total documented permit construction costs for these improvements approached $1 million.

The building's recent history shows a concerning pattern of external maintenance issues, particularly between 2025-2026, with multiple 311 service requests related to garbage and debris, including instances of human waste, glass, and general debris on the property grounds. Between 2025 and 2026, there were five documented incidents regarding waste management challenges in the vicinity, suggesting ongoing maintenance or sanitation concerns. The property has also experienced regular emergency response activity, with 12 recorded fire incidents in the past seven years, though the nature and impact of these incidents are not detailed in the records. The building's extensive recent renovations appear to focus on safety improvements, particularly with the installation of fire safety systems, though the frequency of 311 service requests indicates ongoing challenges with property maintenance and external cleanliness.

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Risk rating

How 3434 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

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
25th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1785 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.0%
Moderate concern 36.5%
Severe concern 28.5%
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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The story over time

3434 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 29
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 14
Garbage and debris

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