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255 Arguello Blvd

Lake Street, SF 94118 1361042 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 255 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,552 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1361042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marin Mark Steven & Yong Ye
Mailing address
255 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
061004

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 255 Arguello Boulevard, located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Mark Steven Marin and Yong Ye. The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements over the years, including a reroofing project completed in 2003 costing $8,790, an underground electrical service conversion with two meters completed in 2004, and exterior improvements including siding repairs to the back of the house completed in 1996. There was a horizontal addition permit filed in 1996, though it expired without completion, as did permits for bathroom renovations in 1994 and reroofing in 1993.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved public space issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding illegal postings, abandoned garbage and debris, and one instance of graffiti on the sidewalk in August 2023. The property has been the subject of several management inspections related to illegal postings between February and March 2024, which were generally resolved through appropriate channels. A fire alarm system malfunction was recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported. A notable planning application was submitted for converting the building from flats to law offices, though this was ultimately disapproved. The building's infrastructure upgrades, including the electrical service conversion and roofing projects, suggest ongoing maintenance attention to essential systems.

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Risk rating

How 255 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
68th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 211 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.1%
Moderate concern 13.4%
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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