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555 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543010 15 units · 3 fl · 1973

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 555 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
15 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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1973
Total area13,494 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barbara J Minetti 1999 Tr
Mailing address
J.b. Zaarour & Associates I 1855 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Initial analysis

555 Arguello Blvd is a 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1973 and currently owned by Barbara J Minetti 1999 Tr. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past two decades, with the most recent major improvement being the replacement of FPE electrical panels in August 2024. In 2018, the building experienced multiple water-related issues, including leaking siding and windows, particularly affecting the rear wall, totaling over $25,000 in repairs. The building suffered a fire incident in 2009 affecting unit #302, which required comprehensive repairs to the kitchen area, including drywall, cabinets, and electrical systems, with a combined cost of approximately $20,000.

The property has a history of maintenance issues that have raised safety concerns, particularly regarding fire safety systems. Notable incidents include blocked exits, elevator problems, and combustible materials complaints in 2009, which were all corrected. More recent fire safety concerns were documented in 2022 regarding exit maintenance, and in 2018 concerning sprinkler/standpipe systems, both of which were resolved. Routine safety inspections have been conducted periodically, with the most recent recorded in 2016. The building's exterior has also required attention to infrastructure elements like roofing, which was replaced in 2002. While there have been multiple violations and complaints over the years related to gas meter safety features, egress obstructions, and various maintenance issues, these were generally addressed promptly. Recent 311 calls from late 2023 to 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as parking violations and illegal postings near the property.

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Risk rating

How 555 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
5th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1637 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.2%
Moderate concern 45.3%
Severe concern 17.5%
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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The story over time

555 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 12
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system in non sprinkled building. to comply with sffc sec 1103.7.6.1 and current cbc/cfc 2025 & nfpa 72 2025 code requirements. install new facu with radio to monitor system. horn/strobes, detectors and pull stations in common areas and exits. install low frequency sounders in
$24,730 · Issued
Fire ComplaintJan 21
Sleeping Area Requirement

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