196-198 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

The two-story multi-family residential building at 196-198 Arguello Boulevard in Presidio Heights, owned by Devpac LLC, was constructed in 1900 and contains 7 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit completed in 2017 at a cost of $110,000, which achieved Tier 3 status with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. Substantial unit renovations were carried out between 2018-2020, including multiple kitchen remodels (2018 and 2019), bathroom renovations, and associated plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The building's mechanical systems were also improved, with a new furnace installation in 2015 and a 400-amp panel upgrade the same year. The property had some historical compliance issues, including a 2002 incident requiring fire extinguisher installation and gas meter instructions, but these were promptly resolved within two weeks. A lead paint violation was filed in 2019, which has since been marked as not active.

Minor building facade maintenance and nearby street issues have been documented through 311 calls between 2022-2024, primarily relating to graffiti removal and illegal postings, which were generally resolved by city services. The only documented tenant buyout occurred in July 2018 at an adjacent address (190 Arguello Boulevard), involving two tenants and totaling $20,000. While the building has undergone significant recent improvements enhancing its safety and modern amenities, it's noteworthy that the property has experienced periodic exterior maintenance challenges typical of its age and location.