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1219 18Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4038028 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 1219 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4038028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shawley Gary & Judy
Mailing address
1224 18th St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1219 18th Street in Potrero Hill is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910, currently owned by Gary and Judy Shawley. The building's maintenance record includes a complete re-roofing project completed in 2017 at a cost of $15,800. The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues over the past three years, with the most recent incidents occurring in late 2024 and September 2023. The September 2023 case involved a lifted sidewalk situation that turned out to be related to a Porta-Potty installation, while the October 2024 incident concerned loose garbage and debris that was subsequently resolved.

The property has had recurring issues with street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, with at least three documented cases of loose garbage requiring attention between 2020-2022. There have been multiple reports of driveway blockage between 2020-2021, though in each instance, responding officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. A property-related tree issue was reported in May 2021 regarding potential damage to low voltage lines. Though many of these service calls have been resolved, they suggest an ongoing need for attention to street-level maintenance in the immediate vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 1219 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
69th percentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 225 are predicted to be safer.

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

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.2%
Moderate concern 26.9%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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The story over time

1219 18Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 24
Garbage and debris
furniture
Plumbing PermitJul 28
Work category: 1p; water line replacement

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