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1537 18Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4035031 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 1.1
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1537 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
RH2
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 area2,304 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4035031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Holman-Levy Family Trust
Mailing address
Holman Rick A & Levy Toby S 90 S Park St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
101207

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1537 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
301 Arkansas St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

This 2-story multi-family residential building, located at 1537 18th Street in Potrero Hill, was built in 1900 and contains 3 units. The property has undergone several significant changes and faced various maintenance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2023, multiple health and safety violations were documented and subsequently abated by August 8, 2023, including concerns related to sanitation, rodent infestation, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, floor coverings, and the lack of carbon monoxide detectors. A concerning incident occurred in June 2020 when two decorative corbels fell from the building, creating a potential hazard. Recent improvements include the 2021 conversion of a non-conforming retail space into an ADU and the installation of a new sewer lateral and house trap.

The building's history shows a pattern of addressing safety concerns, particularly regarding fire systems, with multiple violations and complaints about alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and electrical systems between 2017 and 2024. While these issues were typically corrected promptly, their recurring nature suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also experienced some structural issues, including a 1994 incident involving automobile damage to the building's exterior. Recent activity in the area includes multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street, with several cases resolved by city services between 2023 and 2024, and a few parking-related complaints. The building's management has generally responded to violations and maintenance issues, as evidenced by the completion of multiple repair permits and prompt resolution of most complaints, though some cases remain open as of the latest data update.

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Risk rating

How 1537 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
13th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 632 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.8%
Moderate concern 62.3%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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1537 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 23
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