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716-718 Arguello Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1142027 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
Above average
avg 0.9
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 716-718 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1142027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Saal-Bovee Fmly Tr
Mailing address
46 Vista Verde Way Portola Valley CA 94028
Last sale
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718 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
716 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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AI summary

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 716-718 Arguello Blvd, owned by Saal-bovee Fmly Tr, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements since its construction in 1900. Most recently, in 2024, electrical upgrades were initiated with the installation of new sub panels and dedicated circuits, representing a substantial modernization effort. The property has a documented history of addressing various infrastructure needs, including a complete reroofing in 2022 ($12,500) and gas line replacement for the entire building in 2010. However, the building has faced multiple challenges requiring attention, particularly evident in 2019 when numerous violations were recorded, including water damage, lead paint concerns, and the need for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. These violations were officially abated by February 2022. A current active complaint from March 2023 highlights concerns about a dangerous deck and staircase with structural issues and inadequate fire protection, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, with significant work performed on exterior elements such as stairs (2004, $30,000) and plumbing infrastructure. Historical complaints reveal recurring issues, including mold (2004), structural concerns (2003), and plumbing problems (2002), though most of these earlier issues were resolved. Recent years have seen relatively few major complaints, though periodic city service calls for parking enforcement and sidewalk issues have been documented. Two 311 calls regarding encampments and a missing side sewer vent cover were recorded between 2020-2023, with the vent issue being resolved by January 2023. While the building shows ongoing investment in infrastructure improvements, particularly in electrical systems and safety compliance, the presence of recent structural concerns (2023) raises questions about current building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 716-718 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
5th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 493 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.9%
Moderate concern 22.9%
Severe concern 67.2%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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716-718 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 30
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