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1301-1305 18Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4037001 9 units · 3 fl · 1955

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Potrero Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.1
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1301-1305 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 1955
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1955
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1955
Total area8,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4037001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Batarse Naifeh A & Batarse 1200 19Th St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale

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1301 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1305 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1303 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1301-1305 18th Street in Potrero Hill, constructed in 1955, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, a $30,000 mechanical penthouse and laundry cabinet installation was filed in 2021, and an electrical service upgrade to 400-amps is currently in process as of June 2024. The building successfully completed its soft-story seismic retrofit requirements, achieving "Work Complete, CFC Issued" status. Recent concerns included multiple fire safety violations in September 2023 regarding fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and gas utility shutoff tool compliance, though these were all abated by October 2023.

The property has seen various unit-specific improvements, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in Apartments 8 and 1 during 2017-2018, and underwent reroofing in 2016 at a cost of $22,300. Historical records show some notable incidents, such as an electrical fire in 2008 related to unpermitted cooler installations, which was resolved by June 2008. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety and compliance requirements, though there have occasionally been lapses that required correction, such as the 2020 violation regarding the alarm system maintenance. Recent exterior issues reported through 311 calls include concerns about curb maintenance and tree-related damage to the sidewalk recorded in 2024, with some of these issues still pending resolution as of the latest reports.

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Risk rating

How 1301-1305 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

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
2ndpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 711 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1301-1305 18Th St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jul 23
Ground level market: installation of kitchen hood and 10 outlets
Issued
Building PermitJun 30
Install an ansul fire suppression for a 4' ventless hood. nfpa 17a. ref #202601224365

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