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18-20 Lucky St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6521037A 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 18-20 Lucky 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,202 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6521037A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sanchez Elvia
Mailing address
360 Mendecino St Brisbane CA 94005
Last sale
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18 Lucky St, San Francisco, CA 94110
20 Lucky St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 18-20 Lucky Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Elvia Sanchez, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908. The most significant event in recent years was a fire incident in June 2019 that damaged the rear of the building, rendering the secondary means of egress unusable and leading to building violations under multiple code sections (106.1.1, 106.4.7, 106.4.4, 102.1). This incident prompted several repair projects, including a $6,800 contract for repairs to address fire damage, including siding, stairs, and window replacement, followed by a $7,000 project to replace a damaged exterior stairway at the rear side of the building to restore the second means of egress, both of which were successfully completed.

The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues and environmental challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls. Recent incidents include graffiti removal in 2024, sidewalk parking enforcement in 2022, and a medical waste incident in 2020. Historical records show earlier concerns in 2009-2010 related to street cleaning and loose garbage. While many of these issues have been addressed promptly, the most critical concern remains the 2019 fire incident and its remediation, which required multiple construction permits to resolve. The property has generally maintained compliance with building codes following the fire repairs, and there are no active building violations currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 18-20 Lucky 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
61th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 928 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.0%
Moderate concern 39.5%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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18-20 Lucky St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 12
Blocking driveway cite tow
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