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3520 18Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3577011 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
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 3520 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 1923
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,634 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3577011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kevin Lakritz & Helena Kimb
Mailing address
Lakritz Kevin Ttee 569 Edgewood Ave Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
080713

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 3520 18th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Kevin Lakritz & Helena Kimb, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2020, the property received a reroofing treatment costing $20,665. The building has a history of addressing structural and safety issues, including deck repairs in both 2001 and 2013, and major electrical work completed in 2010 involving a new wire pull to a 200-amp main panel. The building experienced multiple fire safety violations in 2001, including issues with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, combustible storage, and stair repairs, all of which were resolved by April 2002. More recent maintenance concerns included exterior peeling paint in 2010, which was promptly addressed.

The property has been the subject of various routine apartment inspections over the years, with the most recent significant building-related issues occurring in 2023-2024, involving graffiti, sidewalk cleaning, and tree-related concerns. A notable incident in 2023 involved electrical wiring/equipment problems, though there were no civilian injuries reported. The building's recent history shows attention to required maintenance, with most complaints being addressed promptly. Multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily relate to exterior issues such as graffiti removal and general cleaning, rather than internal building concerns. The property has also faced past violations regarding lead paint concerns in 2010, though these were addressed according to standard protocols.

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Risk rating

How 3520 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
52th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 384 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.7%
Moderate concern 21.9%
Severe concern 22.4%
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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3520 18Th St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 22
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human waste or urine

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