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617-619 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1544005 5 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 617-619 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 1906
2 or more units
5 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 1906
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,824 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1544005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Klein Morrey L Ttee 619 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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619 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
617 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit residential building at 617-619 Arguello Blvd in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story, multi-family structure built in 1906, currently held in the Klein Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most recent major work being a kitchen remodel in Unit 3 in 2020 (valued at $25,000) and substantial renovations in Unit 5 in 2018, which included kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical rewiring, and plumbing work (totaling $35,000). The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2015 and achieved compliance certification, demonstrating improved structural safety. Other notable improvements include the installation of 19 replacement windows in 2000, reroofing projects in 2002 and 1989, and a sewer repair in 2009.

The building has experienced two fire-related incidents since 2014, both involving malfunctioning alarm and smoke detection systems, though no injuries were reported in either case. There were also two fire safety violations in 2014 related to blocked exits and alarm systems, both of which were promptly corrected. The property has undergone regular routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 1996, 2001, and 2016, with no active violations on record. Recent external factors affecting the building's vicinity, as documented in 311 calls, primarily involve sidewalk parking issues and periodic street maintenance concerns, including open pavement defect reports from June 2024. While there have been multiple parking-related complaints in the area throughout 2024, these primarily relate to street conditions rather than the building itself and have generally been addressed by enforcement officials.

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Risk rating

How 617-619 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
26thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1275 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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617-619 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2020
Building Permit Feb 05
Unit 3 - kitchen remodel (63 sf). replace cabinets/electrical/plumbing. upgrade eletrical sub panel. no structural work
$20,000 · Issued

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