3944-3948 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

The three-unit residential building at 3944-3948 18th Street, constructed in 1904 and currently owned by Jordan C. Culver, has undergone significant improvements over the past decade. The most recent major work was a $22,800 reroofing project completed in 2020, which involved installing a modified bitumen membrane roofing system.

In 2010, substantial interior renovations were carried out across units 3944 and 3946, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and new fixtures, totaling approximately $54,500 in improvements. The building has maintained active compliance with plumbing and electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple completed permits for various upgrades between 2009 and 2017, including kitchen remodels, water heater installations, and electrical rewiring with new circuit installations. The property had a notable cluster of violations in 2002 related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with stairs, garbage receptacles, and fire safety requirements, though all were abated by October 2008. Earlier housing complaints from 1994-1995 raised concerns about heating sources, electrical wiring, and plumbing issues, all of which were subsequently resolved.

A complaint was filed in 2011 regarding unpermitted work, but this was quickly addressed. The building's recent history shows no active housing violations or code compliance issues, though there have been multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk maintenance and street cleaning needs, with one ongoing issue related to a collapsed sidewalk. Additionally, there was a short-term rental conversion notice for unit 3944 (closed and abated), and a tenant buyout was recorded for unit 3938 in March 2017 for $25,000 involving two tenants. The property appears to be well-maintained with regular updates to major systems, though recent 311 calls suggest some ongoing exterior maintenance concerns in the vicinity.