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629 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1544053 24 units · 3 fl · 1973

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 629 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
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.

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 1973
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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1973
Total area19,443 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1544053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
828 Franklin St Ste 101 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

629 Arguello Blvd is a 24-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Oldcourt LLC and constructed in 1973. The property has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, with major renovations including comprehensive unit upgrades, installation of a new fire alarm system (2018), complete window replacement (2019), and the building's fire safety systems receiving regular maintenance and updates. Most recently, units 306 and 107 have received kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2023 and 2020 respectively, with similar upgrades completed in multiple units between 2018-2020 covering plumbing, electrical, and fixture improvements.

The building has demonstrated active maintenance of safety systems, with fire alarm and sprinkler system issues being promptly corrected in 2023, 2019, and earlier incidents in 2005. It is classified as a Tier 2 soft-story building, with this designation marked as complete with Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. Recent 311 calls have primarily involved routine street maintenance and parking enforcement issues, with no significant building-specific complaints recorded in recent years. Historical complaints from the 1990s and early 2000s regarding various unit-specific issues (such as non-functional appliances and exterior concerns) appear to have been resolved promptly. The building underwent a comprehensive window replacement project in 2019, installing 110 new windows including Pella Impervia fiberglass units at the front and vinyl windows elsewhere. Recent work shows continued investment in unit improvements and maintenance of building systems, with the most recent significant works including a complete electrical rewiring and plumbing update in unit 306 in 2023.

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Risk rating

How 629 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
4thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1654 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
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

629 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 08
Work category: 1p; extending houseline gas plumbing to facilitate meter move
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