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653 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1544013 6 units · 2 fl · 1967

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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 653 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 1967
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 1967
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 built1967
Total area4,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1544013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 641041 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
May 15, 2015

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Initial analysis

The property at 653 Arguello Blvd is a 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1967, currently owned by Nam Investments. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with major work focusing on seismic upgrades and life safety systems. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) in 2022, which included the installation of shear plywood walls and seismic moment frames. The ground floor underwent substantial renovation in 2020-2023 to convert storage and garage space into an ADU, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system upgrades, and plumbing for new bathrooms and kitchen facilities.

The building has a documented history of addressing safety and maintenance concerns, including previous violations related to soft-story compliance and ceiling repairs from 2010-2019. Recent permits show ongoing maintenance and system upgrades, including HVAC improvements in 2021-2022, though there are some outstanding issues such as an open noise complaint from September 2024 and a recently resolved sidewalk defect reported in December 2023. Fire-related incidents have been minimal, with only two documented cases: one involving a malfunctioning alarm system and another involving a contained trash fire, neither of which resulted in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 653 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
38thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1068 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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 tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
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

653 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 07
Bulky items
Furniture
Building PermitJul 28
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201711284929, all work is complete.

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