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3620 18Th St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3578079 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3620 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 1908
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area9,723 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3578079
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jermaine Dennis W & Renee
Mailing address
P.o. Box 1542 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
040197

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 3620-3626 18th Street, owned by Jermaine Dennis W & Renee, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades since its construction in 1908. Most recently, in July 2024, work was permitted to remove and repair brick above garage doors and at the main entrance, with an estimated cost of $13,000. The building has seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including a new hot water boiler installation in 2021, plumbing system upgrades in 2016, and a complete reroofing project in 2019 costing $19,850. The electrical system has been extensively modernized, with multiple upgrades including a 400A electrical service upgrade in 2006, comprehensive rewiring work in 2008, and recent kitchen wiring improvements in 2019.

The building has faced various maintenance and safety challenges over the years, including a broken window reported in September 2024 that posed a safety hazard, and multiple heating system complaints in 2012. Historical issues were documented in 2001 when multiple violations were recorded regarding fire safety, including fire extinguisher maintenance, fire escape ladder repairs, and combustible storage concerns, though these were all abated by November 2001. Other notable past issues include mildew problems in 2011 attributed to roof leaks, and structural concerns with a broken staircase documented in 2010. The property has required ongoing maintenance for building envelope issues, including stucco repairs in 2009 and foundation support work in 2020. Recent maintenance records show regular attention to the building's systems, though there remain some active matters requiring resolution, such as a routine maintenance affidavit filed in April 2023. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk maintenance and street cleaning, though these appear to be promptly addressed by city services.

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Risk rating

How 3620 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
15th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 679 are predicted to be safer.

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

Building size

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

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.1%
Moderate concern 24.5%
Severe concern 18.3%
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

3620 18Th St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jun 13
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 28
Blocking driveway cite only

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