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303-305 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1432001 8 units · 3 fl · 1976

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 303-305 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 1976
2 or more units
8 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 1976
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1976
Total area8,379 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1432001
Ownership

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

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

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303 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
305 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 303-305 Arguello Blvd, owned by Shea Associates, was constructed in 1976 and has undergone several significant improvements over recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofit work in 2017 (Tier 3 Soft Story status: Work Complete, CFC Issued) and legalized previously unauthorized unit #302 in 2018, followed by comprehensive safety upgrades including a new fire alarm system in 2023 and the installation of sprinklers in 2022. Recent maintenance work includes a completed reroofing project in May 2024 costing $34,700, and various unit improvements such as the 2021 renovation of unit 203's kitchen and bathroom facilities. The building has experienced regular routine safety inspections, with the most recent fire safety complaints in February 2024 being promptly resolved.

The property has faced some recent challenges, particularly regarding noise issues, with multiple 311 calls related to excessive noise between 2024 (most recently in August 2024), and a complaint about private construction work on the public sidewalk in August 2023. While the building's safety systems have required attention, including previous sprinkler and alarm system complaints in 2016 and February 2024, these issues were consistently corrected. The building has maintained compliance with housing regulations, as evidenced by completed routine inspections and regular system upgrades. Recent records show the property is actively managed, with significant investments in safety systems, unit improvements, and building maintenance, totaling over $100,000 in various permits and improvements since 2018.

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Risk rating

How 303-305 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
26thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1275 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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303-305 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 02
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 23
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