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299 Arguello Blvd

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

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 Inner Richmond
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.

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.

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).

Owner name
Margaret O'Neill Tr
Mailing address
O'neill Margaret Trustee 44 Sotelo Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
032213

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades 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

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
7th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1602 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 42.9%
Moderate concern 51.7%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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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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