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345 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1432049 69 units · 4 fl · 1973

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 345 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 1973
2 or more units
69 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 1973
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
Units69
Floors4
Year built1973
Total area30,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1432049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Asset Management 1600 Broadway Ste 2000 Denver CO 80202
Last sale
061820

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Initial analysis

345 Arguello Blvd is a 69-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1973, currently managed by 345 Arguello LP. The property has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years, including the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2018-2019 with comprehensive detection and notification features, and more recently in November 2023, repairs to internal staircases involving epoxy work. However, there are multiple active concerns affecting resident safety and comfort. Most notably, as of April 2024, there were serious accessibility issues with one elevator being out of service and fire escape stairways closed, coupled with reports of no hot water. The building currently has several active violations from July 2021 related to fire safety systems, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fire sprinklers, and internal stair repairs, with final warning letters issued in August 2023. Additional concerns have been documented regarding boiler permit renewals, building retrofitting status, and various maintenance issues throughout the building.

The property has a history of addressing key infrastructure needs, including multiple plumbing upgrades from 2012-2019 involving boiler replacements, bathroom modifications, and fire sprinkler system improvements. Electrical systems have also seen substantial upgrades, including wiring modifications and the installation of new lighting throughout the building. The building's emergency preparedness has been enhanced through the installation of an emergency responder radio coverage system in 2018. Despite these improvements, recurring issues with elevators, hot water service, and various building systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has experienced numerous fire alarm activations, though investigations typically show these to be unintentional or false activations, with no recorded civilian injuries from these incidents.

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Risk rating

How 345 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.3%
Moderate concern 64.9%
Severe concern 29.8%
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

345 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Date last observed: 15-jun-26; floor: 345 arguel; unit: apt.412; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other plumbing; disabled acc: elevator/lift; ; additional information: no hot water flowing in bathroom sink. also elevator permit expired.;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJun 15
No hot water

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