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650 Arguello Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1141025 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 650 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 1926
2 or more units
4 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 1926
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1141025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Peter & Doris Foo, Trustees 205 De Anza Blvd #200 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 650 Arguello Blvd is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Lone Mountain neighborhood, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by the Peter & Doris Foo Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history reveals various safety and compliance issues, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in March 2009, when multiple citations were issued for broken windows, security door problems, and hazardous garage storage, though all these violations were abated by April 2009. More recently, in 2013, there was a serious lead paint complaint that reportedly affected neighboring properties with children, followed by a routine safety inspection in 2016. The building's permit history shows limited activity, with a reroofing project in 1993 (which has since expired) and a street space permit issued in 2013.

The property has experienced some recent external challenges as of late 2024, primarily related to environmental and maintenance issues in the surrounding area rather than the building itself. There have been multiple reports regarding rat activity and vegetation management in the nearby park area, with records showing ongoing pest management efforts and discussions about replacing trash receptacles to mitigate wildlife attraction. Other recent issues include a sidewalk defect report from November 2024 and various park patrol calls regarding park rules violations. The building's fire safety record shows two minor incidents, one for an unintentional alarm system activation and another for assisting an invalid, with no civilian injuries reported in either event. The property's documented history suggests that while past maintenance issues have been addressed, ongoing challenges primarily relate to external environmental factors rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 650 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 353 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
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

650 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 20
Garbage and debris
furniture

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