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535 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543048 24 units · 3 fl · 1972

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 535 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 1972
2 or more units
24 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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1972
Total area19,782 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Noreen O'Neill Survivor'S T
Mailing address
O'neill Noreen A Trustee 1586 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
011413

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit apartment building at 535 Arguello Blvd, owned by Noreen O'Neill Survivor's T, was constructed in 1972 and is classified as a three-story multi-family residential building. The property has experienced several significant events in recent years, with particular attention warranted to ongoing fire safety concerns. Most notably, an open violation was issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, and there are currently fire alarm system upgrade works in progress as of February 2024 to comply with 2022 codes. The building has a history of fire safety violations that have required attention, including issues with sprinkler systems (2018), alarm systems (2009 and 2012), and exit maintenance (2022), though these were all corrected.

The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, particularly during 2016-2021, when multiple violations were recorded, including issues with roof maintenance, security (garbage room doors), and smoke alarm compliance, with some complaints originating from neighboring properties. A 2021 complaint about unpermitted work in unit 308 generated concerns about construction activities. Infrastructure improvements have been undertaken, including a roof replacement in 2016 (cost $91,000) and most recently, the replacement of the FPE house panel in May 2024. The property has also experienced recurring issues with bicycle lane blocking and garbage concerns in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls throughout 2024, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 535 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
4th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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 severity forecast
No violation 23.8%
Moderate concern 68.5%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

535 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 13
Asbuilt to pa# 202402075384, added missing 2 smokes and pull, renamed floors to match elevator.
$500 · Issued
Fire ComplaintFeb 05
Alarm Systems

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