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812-816 Arguello Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1168032 5 units · 2 fl · 1909

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
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 812-816 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 1909
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1168032
Ownership

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

Owner name
John H Iii&Holly Ann Dissme
Mailing address
Dissmeyer John H Iii & Holl 20 Possum Ln Portola Valley CA 94028
Last sale
073014

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812 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
814 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
816 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story apartment building at 812-816 Arguello Boulevard in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, owned by John H III and Holly Ann Dissme, was constructed in 1909 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2019, the building experienced serious violations related to lead paint, window repairs, and water-damaged walls and ceilings, which were officially abated by August 15, 2019, following the installation of 13 Marvin Ultimate clad wood windows and 4 vinyl windows at a cost of $20,000. The building has undergone several major renovations, including substantial electrical upgrades in 2012 with a complete electrical remodel and new sub-panel installation, and significant unit improvements in 2009-2012 involving kitchen and bathroom renovations across multiple units, including new cabinets, fixtures, finishes, and electrical updates totaling over $50,000.

Recent maintenance and safety issues include a sewage backup reported in December 2023, though most recent 311 calls have primarily concerned parking violations and sidewalk issues outside the building. Historical records show recurring maintenance challenges, including a documented case of mold, inadequate heat, and water damage in 2005, as well as routine safety inspections in 2016 that yielded 4 citations for various violations. The building underwent significant electrical system improvements in 2005, including underground electrical service installation with 6 meters. A smoke detector activation due to malfunction was recorded, with no civilian injuries. While the property has experienced several serious maintenance issues over its history, recent years show fewer building-specific complaints, though regular parking violations continue to be reported in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 812-816 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
16th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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 tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.3%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 12.3%
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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812-816 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 28
General cleaning
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