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18 Guy Pl

Financial District South, SF 94105 3749009 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District South — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District South average of 1.0.

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates for Financial District South sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 18 Guy Pl 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3749009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kathleen T Gallagher, Trust 187 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 18 Guy Place, owned by Kathleen T Gallagher Revocable Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906 located in the Financial District South neighborhood. The property has undergone two major roofing projects, with the most recent completed in December 2023 at a cost of $13,000, following a similar project completed in 1992. The building has experienced three minor water-related incidents: two documented water issues (one listed as "water problem, other" and the other as a "water or steam leak") with no civilian injuries reported, as well as a false alarm incident with no injuries recorded. There were two fire-related complaints in the building's history - one regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems in April 2022 (which was determined to have "No Merit") and another in March 2009 concerning blocked exits, which was promptly corrected on the same day.

The most significant and pressing recent activity has been a spate of illegal parking incidents in the vicinity of the building during January 2025, with ten separate parking enforcement calls recorded, resulting in multiple citations and some cases where officers were unable to locate the issue. Prior to this cluster of parking enforcement actions, the building underwent Section 106 Reviews in 2022 and 2004, though specific details and outcomes of these reviews are not provided in the available records. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep through the documented roofing projects, and the building has complied with fire safety requirements following the 2009 blocked exit issue, which was addressed promptly.

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Risk rating

How 18 Guy Pl'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
Not rated

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates within Financial District South sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

18 Guy Pl event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestFeb 09
Garbage and debris

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