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860 Arguello Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1168027 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

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
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 860 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
15 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.

Building characteristics
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1168027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bernice Goodwin Revocable T
Mailing address
Bernice Goodwin Trustee 2107 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
042897

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Initial analysis

860 Arguello Blvd is a 15-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by the Bernice Goodwin Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 2) at a cost of $108,400, and installing a Ufer ground system in 2017. Historical records show recurring fire safety concerns, particularly related to the fire escape system, with multiple violations and complaints between 2000-2009 regarding damaged ladders, fire proofing, and alarm systems. The building has experienced maintenance challenges in the past, including two separate water heater replacements in 2008 and 2010, and more serious issues in 1998 involving mold, broken windows, and inadequate lighting. A safety inspection in 2016 was documented, and there have been periodic fire department responses, primarily for alarm system issues and one instance of blocked exits in 2009, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

The property has shown recent signs of maintenance and safety improvements, with no active violations or complaints related to the building's core systems in recent years. The most recent building-related service requests and complaints have been minimal and typically involve external issues such as street maintenance and park services, indicating improved building management and maintenance. The 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to municipal services outside the building itself, suggesting that while there are ongoing neighborhood concerns, they are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 860 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
4th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 498 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.9%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 54.6%
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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The story over time

860 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jan 21
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Electrical PermitJan 13
Unit 205: rewire the kitchen lights & plugs. rewire the living room light & plugs. rewire the bathroom lights, plug & fan.

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