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4011-4015 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583087 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4011-4015 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
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 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583087
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tom Y K & Janice S Lee Trus 1571 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

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4015 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4011 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4015 A 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 4011-4015 18th Street, owned by Tom Y K Lee & Janice S Lee, is a three-story flat and store structure built in 1900 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, with the most substantial renovations occurring between 2014-2016, including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling project ($35,000) with new fixtures and LED lighting, electrical service upgrade to 200 amps, and the installation of new smoke detectors. A notable safety concern emerged in 2003 when complaints were filed regarding unsafe rear stairs and landing work completed without permits, though this issue was subsequently addressed with proper repairs and permits. More recent developments include a sidewalk excavation incident in December 2024 that sparked concerns about unauthorized construction work, and there have been periodic issues with a vacant storefront (2020) and various debris cleanup matters in the vicinity, though these were not directly related to the building's residential units. The property has maintained a relatively clean violation record since the early 2000s, with no active violations on file as of the latest data. Recent maintenance activities suggest ongoing property upkeep, with the 2014-2016 renovation period representing the most significant investment in building improvements in recent history.

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Risk rating

How 4011-4015 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
11thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1137 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

4011-4015 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 10
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 04
Municipal transportation agency

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