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517 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543002 6 units · 2 fl · 1971

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 517 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 1971
2 or more units
6 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 1971
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1971
Total area4,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
327 Becerra Way Davis CA 95618
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 517 Arguello Blvd, constructed in 1971 and currently owned by Mslv Wong Llc, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (for Tier 3 buildings) at a cost of $45,000, which included work on the ground level for wood frame structures. The building has maintained reasonable structural integrity with major works including reroofing in 2004 and the installation of a Ufer ground system in 2016.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire complaints and violations documented between 2009 and 2023 regarding extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinkler/standpipe systems. While some of these issues were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit," there was a significant cluster of violations in 2018 that required attention. Tenants have reported various maintenance issues over the years, including window leaks (2008 and 2009), heating problems (2005), and an intercom issue (2008), though all these complaints were eventually resolved. An extensive routine safety inspection took place in 2016, and while the building has been generally well-maintained, there have been occasional issues with emergency systems (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors) and habitability concerns that required attention.

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Risk rating

How 517 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
68thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

517 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 13
311 service request
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