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41-51 Arguello Blvd

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1355005 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Presidio Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 41-51 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 1907
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area11,994 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1355005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joseph M Torrano Tr
Mailing address
1211 Wayne Way San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
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Included addresses

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49 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
45 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
41 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
43 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
51 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
47 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 41-51 Arguello Blvd in Presidio Heights, built in 1907, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past few decades. Most recently, in early 2024, the building completed mandatory fire alarm system upgrades to meet current code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders and updating all devices to be compatible with the new fire alarm control panel. The building has successfully completed its soft story retrofit (classified as Tier 3) in 2016, which included the installation of plywood shear walls, new foundation work, and other seismic safety improvements valued at over $100,000. Historical maintenance records show attention to various systems, including a steam boiler replacement in 2016, roof replacement in 1998, and termite repair work in 1998.

The building has experienced several fire safety inspections and related issues, particularly in 2017-2018 when multiple fire safety concerns were identified, including issues with fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and general hazardous materials, all of which were subsequently corrected. There were also multiple boiler permit compliance issues noted between 2015-2019, with the most recent violation being resolved in 2020. Other notable maintenance history includes a routine inspection in 2003 that identified various safety concerns such as wood stair repairs and fire escape maintenance, which were abated. The property has generally maintained its structural integrity, as evidenced by the successful completion of major safety upgrades and prompt attention to violations and complaints. Recent external issues in the neighborhood have included typical urban challenges such as parking violations and sidewalk maintenance matters, as documented in 311 calls throughout 2022-2024.

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Risk rating

How 41-51 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
17th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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 size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.1%
Moderate concern 42.4%
Severe concern 20.5%
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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41-51 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 07
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