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2518 3Rd St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4172003 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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 Central Waterfront/Dogpatch — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.0
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2518 3Rd 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
2 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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4172003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 170218 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 18, 1994

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2518 3rd Street, owned by Erik Emmery Jones, has a mixed maintenance history since its construction in 1900. Significant building improvements include a $14,400 reroofing project in 2006, a bathroom remodel in 2005 that involved relocating fixtures and converting an existing bathroom into a closet, and structural maintenance work in 1994 that addressed both pest repairs and the replacement of the rear deck and stairs. A concerning incident was documented in 1996 when the housing inspection division received a complaint regarding lack of heating, electrical issues, and water seepage through the kitchen wall, although this complaint was subsequently marked as not active.

In more recent years, the property has experienced multiple maintenance and cleanliness challenges. Between 2022 and 2024, there have been recurring issues with graffiti on and near the building, though many instances have been resolved through official cleanup efforts. The property has also faced several street cleaning and garbage-related concerns, including reports of loose garbage and an overflowing city garbage can in 2023. Notably, there is currently an open noise complaint from September 2024 that remains unresolved. The building's permitted work history shows attention to basic maintenance and improvements over the years, though the pattern of recent 311 calls suggests ongoing challenges with exterior upkeep and environmental maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 2518 3Rd 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
29thpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 53 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2518 3Rd St event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 21
Building violation
In all areas where paint has been removed or is weathered or missing, prep and repaint using high quality paints, applied per the manufactu…
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 21
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