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3955 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584084 2 units · 1 fl · 1907

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 3955 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 1907
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
Floors1
Year built1907
Total area3,178 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3584084
Ownership

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

Owner name
Crites Thomas R
Mailing address
3955 18th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 3955 18th Street, a two-unit residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907 and currently owned by Thomas R. Crites. The building's maintenance history raises several concerns, particularly regarding its exterior integrity and safety. In March 2017, two separate complaints were filed detailing multiple issues including structural problems, roof concerns, and deteriorating paint conditions, with one complaint specifically noting potential fire safety concerns. While the building has had some maintenance activity in the past, such as a reroofing project in 1998, this permit has since expired, and no subsequent roofing work appears on record.

The most pressing current issue appears to be a persistent problem with graffiti, with eight documented incidents between 2023 and 2024, though none of these were classified as offensive. Most of these graffiti complaints experienced administrative closures due to technical issues with case delivery. Additional historical incidents include a general cleaning request for loose garbage in January 2023 and a hazardous materials report regarding glass in November 2022, both of which were resolved. The building's documented history suggests ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and safety compliance, particularly from the mid-2010s onward.

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Risk rating

How 3955 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
69th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 396 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 (ZIP code)

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.5%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 18.0%
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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3955 18Th St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Dec 26
Date last observed: 25-dec-25; time last observed: 2 pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: paint chips falling from building: possible lead paint;
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