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3824 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3580016 8 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3824 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 1965
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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area6,507 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3580016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Christopher Ruedy 2013 Revo
Mailing address
Christopher R Ruedy Trustee P.O. Box 874 Graeagle CA 96103
Last sale
022197

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story apartment building at 3824 18th Street, owned by Christopher Ruedy 2013 Revo, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various compliance issues since its construction in 1965. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2022, with work valued at $30,000 that included final inspections and the issuance of a Certificate of Final Completion. Recent renovations between 2020-2022 encompassed kitchen and bathroom remodels ($36,000), window and door replacements, and various infrastructure upgrades, including plumbing and electrical work. The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, including a 2011 violation that required repairs to guardrails, fire safety systems, and alarm systems, all of which were completed.

Historical records show earlier concerns from 1996 through 2004 involving termite repairs, reroofing, and electrical issues, including a significant safety complaint in 1998 regarding sparking electrical problems that were promptly addressed. The property has also seen improvements such as the installation of solar panels in 2006 and various window upgrades. Recent 311 reports from 2022-2024 have primarily involved external issues like graffiti, sidewalk conditions, and temporary accessibility concerns, rather than building structural or safety problems. A routine apartment house inspection in 2007 and multiple 311 calls for street-related matters have been documented, with all violations and complaints having been resolved as of their respective closure dates.

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Risk rating

How 3824 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
19th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1035 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.8%
Moderate concern 40.6%
Severe concern 21.5%
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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3824 18Th St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 24
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20

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