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3914-3916 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3581088 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3914-3916 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 1914
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3581088
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henry James Van
Mailing address
3914 18th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
072908

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3916 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3914 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3914-3916 18th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by Henry James Van, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1914. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work completed in 2022 involving the replacement of approximately 600 feet of rustic siding on the north side, costing $30,000. Other substantial renovations include a 2016 project ($14,000) that updated three rooms with new sheetrock, electrical circuits, and a kitchen window, a 2003 bathroom remodel with plumbing and window replacements ($18,000), and electrical upgrades including new circuits and a 100-amp subpanel installation. The building has received regular maintenance attention, including a reroofing project in 2006 and various electrical installations.

The property has experienced some recent challenges with street-level maintenance, as evidenced by multiple graffiti incidents reported in late 2024, with several cases remaining open as of early 2025. There have also been two instances of abandoned furniture and debris on the street reported between September and November 2024, though these cases were resolved. While these exterior maintenance issues are noteworthy, it's important to note that the building's major systems and infrastructure appear to have received consistent attention over the years. The most recent fire-related incident on record was a water or steam leak, which did not result in any civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 3914-3916 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
91th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 115 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.5%
Moderate concern 9.9%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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3914-3916 18Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 06
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestJun 03
Garbage and debris

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