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299 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1361017 20 units · 3 fl · 1969

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 299 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 1969
2 or more units
20 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1969
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units20
Floors3
Year built1969
Total area15,981 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1361017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
O'neill Margaret Trustee 44 Sotelo Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 20-unit apartment building at 299 Arguello Blvd, owned by the Margaret O'Neill Trust, was constructed in 1969 in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. The building has undergone significant improvements over recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2022-2023 that included installing new panels, sounders, and detectors throughout the building at a cost of nearly $64,000. Between 2017 and 2021, multiple units (101, 201, 203, 204, 302, 306) received substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical panel relocations, and corresponding plumbing work, with costs ranging from $35,000 to $45,000 per unit. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety systems, including the installation of emergency lights and exit signs in 2014 and roof replacement work in 2016.

Recent records (2023-2024) indicate some ongoing maintenance issues in the vicinity of the building, with multiple reports of graffiti and two recent garbage can repair requests in 2024, though these are external to the building itself. The building has experienced several fire alarm activations due to system malfunctions, though no actual fires or injuries have been recorded. A sprinkler/standpipe system issue was reported and promptly corrected in September 2023. Historical inspection records show regular routine safety inspections dating back to 1995, with no significant violations or safety concerns noted in recent years. The property's extensive renovation history, particularly the recent fire safety upgrades, suggests active management and maintenance practices, with all major building permits showing "Complete" status, indicating proper project completion and inspection.

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Risk rating

How 299 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1620 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 57%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

299 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Feb 20
To move and upgrade electrical panel in unit #303
Complete
Electrical PermitFeb 20
To move and upgrade electrical panel in unit #304

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