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223-225 Arguello Blvd

Lake Street, SF 94118 1361005 2 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 223-225 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area5,070 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1361005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Budach Deborah L& Veatch Wi
Mailing address
225 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
012601

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225 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
223 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 223-225 Arguello Blvd in Lake --The Presidio, owned by Deborah L Budach and William Veatch, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1923. The most recent completed work includes a substantial window and door replacement project in 2023 costing $72,414, where 21 non-street-visible windows were upgraded to wood composite casement windows with improved energy efficiency, along with the installation of a new steel entry door. A re-roofing project initiated in 2024 was cancelled, though previous roof-related work can be inferred from the building's maintenance history. The property has seen consistent window improvements, with similar upgrades completed in 2017 (seven windows) and garage door replacement in 2018.

The building's history includes several routine housing inspections and fire safety issues, with violations recorded in 2000 and 2011 related to fire safety equipment (fire extinguisher maintenance and egress obstructions) and sanitation concerns, though these were subsequently abated. A 2017 incident involving sprinkler systems was resolved by May 2018. The property underwent an important infrastructure upgrade in 2004 with the conversion from overhead to underground electrical service. Planning records indicate the building has operated as a bed & breakfast (Casa Arguello) with three rooms permitted under RH-2 zoning regulations. Recent external issues reported in 2024 primarily involve street maintenance and parking violations, which are outside the direct purview of building safety and maintenance. Three false fire alarm incidents have been recorded in the building's history, though none resulted in civilian injuries. The property has maintained regular permit activity for essential maintenance and upgrades, suggesting ongoing owner engagement with building upkeep and compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 223-225 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
97th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.9%
Moderate concern 5.9%
Severe concern 2.2%
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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223-225 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Feb 02
Re-roofing
$18,000 · Cancelled

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