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4076-4080 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3582055 3 units · 3 fl · 1901

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 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 4076-4080 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 1901
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CASTRO
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1901
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1901
Total area4,682 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3582055
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3009 Motor Ave Los Angeles CA 90064
Last sale
021919

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4076 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4078 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4080 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 4076-4080 18th Street, owned by 4076-4080 18th Street LLC, was constructed in 1901 and contains three residential units plus commercial space. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in 2022-2023, with multiple permits related to kitchen ventilation, fire suppression systems, and ADA compliance upgrades. Three notable fire safety improvements were completed, including an automatic fire suppression system installation over kitchen hood and duct in June 2023, with electrical work following in September 2023.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over its history. Of particular concern is an active complaint from 2019 regarding carbon monoxide alarm activations related to water heater exhaust, along with a 2019 violation for flue gases entering the building. Previous violations were recorded for unauthorized construction (2015), sanitation issues (2014-2019), and an unpermitted enclosure (2015). The property underwent extensive renovation work in 2012-2013, including full plumbing system upgrades for bathrooms and kitchens, electrical service upgrades to 200amps, and various kitchen and bathroom remodels. Recent infrastructure improvements include multiple 2022-2023 permits for commercial space modifications, suggesting active property management focused on modernizing and maintaining the building's systems.

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Risk rating

How 4076-4080 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
12th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1125 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.8%
Moderate concern 43.0%
Severe concern 23.2%
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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4076-4080 18Th St event timeline

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2024
Planning Record May 06
Recommend Approval for ABC – Type 41 license subject to the conditions of PC Sec. 102: a Restaurant Use must operate as a Bona Fide Eating Place. Approval is also subject to the conditions PC Sec. 202.2(a). A Restaurant Use (d.b.a. Poesia Cafe) is principally permitted within the NCD (Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District (PC Sec. 715).
Closed - Approved

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