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3975-3979 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584079 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 3975-3979 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
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,566 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3584079
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Augustus Galie Trust
Mailing address
Galie David A Trustee 43505 Texas Ave Palm Desert CA 92211
Last sale
082916

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3977 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3975 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3979 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 3975-3979 18th Street, owned by the David Augustus Galie Trust, has a complex history dating back to its construction in 1900. The property has undergone various modifications and faced multiple compliance issues over the years, most notably in 2002 when unpermitted additions to the rear of the building were reported, resulting in violations that weren't abated until 2013. In recent years, there have been several attempts to modify the building's unit configuration, including a 2023 proposal for an additional dwelling unit on the 3rd floor (unit 3979) and ground floor improvements, though this permit was withdrawn. A similar pattern was seen in 2022 with a withdrawn permit to reinstall a kitchen in unit 3977, which had allegedly been merged with unit 3979.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with records of roof replacement in 2006, garage floor repairs in 2014, and various electrical upgrades in 2009 including rewiring common areas and adding receptacles. There have been multiple tenant-related complaints over the years, including concerns about unauthorized dwelling units and short-term rentals, most recently in 2018 regarding a ground floor unit with full kitchen and bathroom facilities. The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues documented through 311 calls, primarily related to street cleaning and encampment management in the surrounding area. While most past violations have been resolved, the recent withdrawal of permits suggesting unit modifications raises questions about current building configuration and usage. The property has undergone several permit applications for unit modifications between 2002-2023, with varying levels of completion and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3975-3979 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
82th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 230 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.2%
Moderate concern 25.5%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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The story over time

3975-3979 18Th St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 25
Front bldg - (n) additional dwelling unit on 3rd floor(unit 3979). ground floor improvements to be legalized. the 2nd unit proposed under separate pa# 2022-0317-0271.
$25,000 · Withdrawn
Planning ProjectSep 15
Site permit: no State or Local Program: state

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