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796-798 Arguello Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1167018 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
Above average
avg 0.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 796-798 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1167018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Seto Family Trust
Mailing address
Seto David Wai Hung & Donna 1485 9Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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796 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
798 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 796-798 Arguello Blvd is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, currently owned by the Seto Family Trust. Built in 1900, this two-story flats and duplex building has undergone several significant modifications over the years, with the most substantial proposed changes currently under consideration. As of August 2023, a permit was filed for horizontal and vertical additions to add 14 new ADUs to the existing two dwelling units, representing a substantial increase in density for the property under ordinance 95-17. The building has maintained its safety standards, with documented installations of fire safety equipment, including an Ansul fire suppression system in 2005, though it is worth noting there was one recorded building fire incident with unintentional ignition (exact date unspecified) that resulted in no civilian injuries.

The property has a history of addressing infrastructure upgrades, including the replacement of three water heaters in 2012 and a sewer repair in 2007. Three separate awning-related permits were filed in 2005, with two successfully completed installations of triangle awnings. More recently, from October to December 2024, there have been multiple 311 calls related to the property, primarily concerning blocked sidewalks due to cafe furniture and various reports of garbage and debris on the street, though most of these were resolved or transferred. One building complaint was filed in October 2017 regarding noisy construction by a neighboring cafe, though this case is currently listed as not active. The property has also undergone various regulatory approvals for commercial uses, including limited live performance and restaurant/ABC licenses, indicating it operates in conjunction with commercial activities, likely related to a ground-floor retail space.

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Risk rating

How 796-798 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
18th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 426 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.5%
Moderate concern 21.7%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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796-798 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Apr 07
A café at 798 arguello blvd, san francisco, ca 94118 is conducting construction work inside the business between 12am¿5am. this includes loud drilling, hammering, and renovation noise during prohibited quiet hours. this has happened multiple times over the years and is disturbing nearby residents sleep. please investigate and enforce noise and construction hour regulations. (311 sr 101003813583)
Code Enforcement Section
311 RequestMar 01
Garbage and debris

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