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1510 18Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4004014 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 Potrero Hill
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1510 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
NC2
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 area3,129 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4004014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ho Tse W & Grace
Mailing address
2735 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
031301

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Included addresses

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288 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA 94107
286 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1510 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 1510 18th Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building with retail space, constructed in 1900 in Potrero Hill. Most recently, in May 2024, the building underwent reroofing work valued at $27,000. The building's commercial portion has seen significant renovations over the years, particularly in 1998-2003, when multiple improvements were made including the installation of ADA-compliant bathroom facilities, dining area remodels, and electrical work for lighting upgrades. A notable violation occurred in January 2003 when unauthorized interior remodeling was reported, consisting of kitchen appliance removal and ceiling work, though this was abated by April 2003.

The property has maintained regular infrastructure upkeep, with sidewalk repairs reported in 2000 and various permit work for restaurant improvements from 1990 onwards. More recent activity in the vicinity includes several 311 calls throughout 2024-2021 related to street maintenance issues such as sidewalk defects, graffiti, and waste removal. A minor gas leak incident was recorded, but with no civilian injuries reported. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues typical of older structures, there have been no recent serious safety concerns reported through building or fire inspections. The most recent significant building improvement was the complete reroofing in 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance of the property's structural elements.

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Risk rating

How 1510 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
66th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.0%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 7.3%
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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1510 18Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 23
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