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707 18Th St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4043001 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 Central Waterfront/Dogpatch
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 707 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 area2,430 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4043001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Von Rotz Hermann Est Of
Mailing address
Von Rotz Marieke Anna Admin 3324 21St St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Included addresses

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707 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
700 Tennessee St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 707 18th Street, constructed in 1900 and owned by the Von Rotz Hermann Estate, has undergone several significant structural improvements over its lifetime, including multiple roofing projects (in 1996 and 2007), foundation work (completed in 1987), and kitchen and bathroom remodeling. More recently, in 2014, plumbing work was performed involving a house trap and spot repair. The building has experienced recurring issues with its electrical systems, as evidenced by a fire complaint in December 2023 and multiple fire incidents related to alarm system activations (though all were unintentional with no injuries reported), cooking fires contained to containers, and one sprinkler activation due to malfunction.

The property and surrounding area have faced various maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris, including three instances of human waste or urine, and issues with graffiti on public property. There was also a flooding incident on the property in December 2023 that was addressed by PUC Sewer Operations. The building's location has experienced some transportation-related issues, with parking violations being reported in 2024, including one instance of a blocked driveway that resulted in a citation. While the property has had its share of maintenance and safety-related incidents, it's noteworthy that there have been no civilian injuries reported in any of the fire incidents or related calls.

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Risk rating

How 707 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
73th percentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.9%
Moderate concern 33.3%
Severe concern 9.8%
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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707 18Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 11
Garbage and debris
christmas tree

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