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306 Arguello Blvd

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1040039 15 units · 3 fl · 1972

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 306 Arguello Blvd 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 1972
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1972
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1972
Total area13,965 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1040039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1511 Taraval St Ste 204 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story apartment building at 306 Arguello Blvd, built in 1972 and managed by Connolly Holdings Llc, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrade projects over recent years. Most notably, between September 15-25, 2023, all units received subpanel replacements, demonstrating an effort to modernize the building's electrical systems. In 2020, the fire alarm system was upgraded to comply with current fire code requirements at a cost of $35,000, and there was a substantial reroofing project in 2017 valued at $69,215. The building has experienced some notable safety and maintenance issues in the past, including multiple fire safety violations in 2007 related to the central alarm system, door closers, fire proofing in garage ceilings, and fire escape maintenance, though all were abated by March 2009. A significant complaint was filed in March 2018 regarding unpermitted construction work in units 201/202, which reportedly caused noise disturbances and raised concerns about wall soundproofing, though this complaint was eventually closed in January 2023.

The building has maintained regular maintenance and inspection schedules, with routine safety inspections recorded in 1999, 2007, and 2016. Recent years have seen various minor issues reported through 311 calls, primarily related to graffiti and street cleaning, with the most recent concerns being documented in 2023. Two fire safety violations from March 2019 regarding emergency lighting and exits/fire escapes were noted but have been abated. While no major safety concerns have been reported in recent years, the frequency of unit-specific electrical work in 2023 and the history of fire safety violations from 2007 indicate that the building has required ongoing attention to both systems maintenance and safety compliance over its history.

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Risk rating

How 306 Arguello Blvd'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
19thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 220 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class (A15)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

306 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Feb 03
Exit Maintenance
Violation Issued

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