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525 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543003 2 units · 1 fl · 1929

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 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 525 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 1929
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1929
Total area3,714 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1543003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dent Angela Helene Est Of
Mailing address
Samake Deborah Dent Adminis 525 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060921

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 525 Arguello Blvd, located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, is a single-story, 1929 multi-family structure currently owned by the Estate of Angela Helene Dent. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being window and door replacements in 2011 (cost $3,990) and a substantial kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2009-2010 (cost $15,000), which included complete electrical and plumbing upgrades. Earlier renovations in the late 1980s included a horizontal addition and additional kitchen and bathroom remodeling, while a rear stairs and landing repair was completed in 1989.

The building's recent history (2021-2023) has been marked primarily by external issues relating to street and parking concerns rather than internal building problems. There have been multiple reports of parking violations, including vehicles blocking bicycle lanes and parking on sidewalks, though most of these incidents were either logged for data collection purposes or officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles when responding. Additionally, there were two Public Works service requests in January 2023, one related to graffiti removal, which was resolved, and another service request that remains open. While the frequency of parking-related complaints is notable, these issues are primarily street-related rather than affecting the building's internal conditions or resident experience.

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Risk rating

How 525 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
72th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 81.9%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 4.3%
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

525 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Aug 06
Knob and tube rewiring recessed light installation in bathrooms, living room, kitchen
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