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3572-3576 18Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3577020 6 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 3572-3576 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 1905
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area5,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3577020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buitrago Family Trust 2/28/
Mailing address
Joseph S Buitrago Trustee 2078 Alemany Blvd San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
050510

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3576 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3574 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3572 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3572-3576 18th Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Buitrago Family Trust 2/28, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1905. Most notably, the property completed critical seismic improvements with a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, valued at $65,000, which included the installation of Simpson Strong Walls and wood shear walls, bringing the building into compliance with San Francisco's seismic requirements. Subsequent upgrades included a comprehensive window replacement project in 2019 costing $26,000, which installed Weather Shield aluminum-clad wood double-hung windows across the front facade.

The building's history shows attention to safety and compliance, particularly regarding seismic upgrades. However, there have been recurring issues with unit configuration and unauthorized modifications. In 2003, an inspection revealed unauthorized use of ground floor "family rooms" as sleeping quarters, resulting in violations that were eventually abated by November 2003. Earlier in the same year, there were complaints about unauthorized work in the front stairwell. Various inspection records from 1997 through 2003 documented concerns about potential illegal units in storage areas, while subsequent routine inspections between 1997 and 2010 showed "no violations found" status. The property has also maintained active compliance with street space regulations, obtaining necessary permits throughout the years.

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Risk rating

How 3572-3576 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
53th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 376 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 46.7%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 34.0%
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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3572-3576 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 17
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestMar 28
Tipped over

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