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3801-3803 18Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3585001 6 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 3801-3803 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 1910
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1910
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area5,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3585001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
805 El Capitan Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
050218

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3803 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3801 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
604 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3801-3803 18th Street, built in 1910, has undergone numerous renovations and faced several significant safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, there is an active complaint from December 2020 regarding the building's status as a potentially unretrofitted soft-story structure, which poses seismic concerns according to city mandates. The property has a documented history of fire safety violations, including issues with fire escape maintenance and egress obstructions in 2002 and 2007, though these were eventually abated. The building underwent multiple unit renovations between 2004-2017, including kitchen and bathroom remodels on various floors, window replacements for the entire property in 2007, and retail space modifications in 2012 for a small self-service restaurant with an ancillary brewery (Woods Beer Co.) which has been operational since 2012.

Recent maintenance and safety records show a pattern of reactive rather than proactive responses to building issues, with multiple fire alarm incidents (mostly false alarms or malfunctions), some electrical equipment problems, and one documented electrical wiring/fire safety incident. The building's management has addressed unit improvements over time, as seen in the various building and plumbing permits, but concerns remain regarding the 2020 soft-story violation and some ongoing maintenance issues, as indicated by recent 311 calls including sidewalk defects and graffiti. While there have been no documented civilian injuries from the various fire incidents or safety concerns, the building's history shows a need for continued attention to both unit improvements and building safety compliance requirements, particularly regarding earthquake retrofits.

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Risk rating

How 3801-3803 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
24th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 971 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.4%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 27.2%
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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3801-3803 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 19
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJul 11
Offensive

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