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430 Arguello Blvd

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1061037 12 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 430 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
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1972
Total area11,427 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1061037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
O'neill Noreen A Trustee 1586 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 430 Arguello Blvd, owned by Noreen O'neill Survivor's T, was constructed in 1972 and has undergone several significant safety updates over its lifetime. Most recently, in April 2024, the building was permitted to upgrade its fire alarm system to comply with 2022 NFPA 72 requirements, including the installation of new monitoring equipment, smoke detectors, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire-related complaints between 2006 and 2022, including issues with alarm systems, sprinklers, exit maintenance, and blocked exits, though all these issues were marked as "Condition Corrected." Three routine safety inspections were conducted between 2000 and 2016, with specific violations noted in December 2007 regarding fire escape ladders, roof access door security, and gas utility shutoff tools - all of which were abated by March 2008.

The building underwent reroofing work in 1997 and again in 2016 (with a cost of $50,000), indicating regular maintenance of building infrastructure. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external issues such as illegal postings, parking concerns, and street maintenance matters, with the most recent service requests occurring in late 2024. The building's fire incident record shows several system activations and minor incidents, including a cooking fire and elevator rescue, but notably, there have been no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. The property has maintained consistent attention to resolving violations and safety concerns, with all known issues being addressed within reasonable timeframes according to available documentation.

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Risk rating

How 430 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
12thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 239 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
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

430 Arguello Blvd event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Fire Complaint Feb 04
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected

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