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418 Arguello Blvd

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1061040 6 units · 2 fl · 1974

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 418 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 1974
2 or more units
6 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 1974
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area4,734 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1061040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sui T & Helen S Lee, Truste Po Box 590246 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The Lee Family Living Trust owns the 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 418 Arguello Boulevard, constructed in 1974 in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable incidents over the years. Most recently, in October 2023, foundation work was completed at a cost of $20,000 to accommodate excavation at the neighboring property (416 Arguello). In 2016, Unit 5 received substantial renovations including updates to the kitchen and bathroom, with completed permits showing work on plumbing, electrical, and general improvements totaling approximately $35,000. This unit's remodeling initially prompted a complaint in May 2016 regarding unpermitted work, though this was resolved through proper permitting.

The building's history includes routine safety inspections in 2001, 2004, and 2010, with no active violations recorded from these inspections. Several maintenance and improvement projects have been documented, including a reroofing project in 2011 valued at $18,500. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, with a sewage backup incident reported in February 2021 that was subsequently resolved. While there have been multiple 311 calls for various issues in the vicinity of the building between 2019 and 2024, including reports of illegal postings, garbage, and parking violations, most of these external incidents were resolved promptly and typically did not directly impact building residents. The building's fire safety records show minimal incidents, with only a cooking fire and smoke detector activation recorded, neither of which resulted in injuries or significant damage.

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Risk rating

How 418 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
86thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
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

418 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 07
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system by replacing it with (1) addressable fire alarm unit, (1) wireless communicator next to facu, (3) addressable smoke det., (3) addressable pull stations, (3) led harn strobe, (1) ceiling led horn strobe, (16) low frequency horn to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1.
$16,000 · Complete
Electrical PermitJul 07
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system to comply w/ sffd section 1103.7.6.1

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