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3524-3526 18Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3577005A 2 units · 3 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3524-3526 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area3,688 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3577005A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3524 18th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
December 14, 2020

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3526 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3524 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3524-3526 18th Street, located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, is a 1924 flats/duplex structure consisting of two units, currently owned by Anna & Jonas Wright. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including the installation of a voluntary residential fire sprinkler system in 2014, a comprehensive rewiring of both units in 2014, and a major addition/renovation project in 2013 that included new stairs, a residential elevator, and significant interior remodeling at a cost of $410,000. More recent upgrades include the installation of a mini-split system in 2019, a new fireplace insert in 2022, and backflow prevention system updates in 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts by the current owners.

The building had a period of maintenance issues in 2010, particularly concerning weatherproofing, exterior paint, and lead paint concerns, which were all resolved by April 2011. Recent service records from 2023-2024 show regular street cleaning and parking enforcement activity around the property, with several citations issued for driveway blocking issues. The property received a variance approval for rear yard alteration work, demonstrating compliance with local planning regulations. The extensive permit and improvement history suggests proactive maintenance and upgrading of building systems, with particular attention paid to fire safety infrastructure and modern amenities.

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Risk rating

How 3524-3526 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 224 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3524-3526 18Th St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 24
Garbage and debris
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