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4077-4079 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583074 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 4077-4079 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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 1900
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,735 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583074
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 14021 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
082597

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4079 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4077 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 4077-4079 18th Street is a three-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing four residential units and commercial space, currently owned by 4077-4079 18th Street LLC. The building has undergone several significant updates and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent being the installation of an ADA ramp for the existing restaurant in 2023. Of particular note is the building's recent history with vacant storefront issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2019 and 2020 regarding failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront Ordinance, although these violations appear to have been resolved. The commercial portion of the building has seen substantial improvements, including the installation of accessibility features in 2021, a new POS counter in 2020, and several plumbing and electrical upgrades related to restaurant operations, including a Type One hood installation and new water heater.

Recent concerns in the vicinity of the property include multiple reports of garbage and debris on the surrounding streets between October 2024 and December 2024, though these issues have generally been resolved through standard municipal processes. There is currently one active complaint from October 2024 regarding an encampment situation, and recent reports of an overgrown tree blocking the sidewalk from December 2024. The building's commercial spaces have been subject to various planning and inspection processes, with recent approval for the continuation of the existing restaurant (Hot Johnnies) and associated ABC License Type 41. The property has maintained compliance with major building codes, with the most recent inspection records indicating no active violations, though there was a correction notice issued for electrical work in 2005 and some expired permits in 2021 related to hood installation.

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Risk rating

How 4077-4079 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
25th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.6%
Moderate concern 42.0%
Severe concern 15.5%
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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4077-4079 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
glass
311 RequestMar 11
Homelessness and supportive housing

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