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737-739 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1643010 2 units · 2 fl

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
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 737-739 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built
Total area2,596 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1643010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
737 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
September 02, 2020

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739 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
737 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 737-739 Arguello Boulevard is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Anobel Youhana & Car. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring between 2012-2015. Major renovations included the conversion of unit 737's ground floor living room into a garage in 2014 (completed at a cost of $88,272), followed by comprehensive remodels of both units' kitchens and bathrooms, including electrical upgrades with new panels and fixtures, completed in late 2015. The building has also received necessary maintenance work, including roof repair and skylight installation in 2014, and various plumbing updates such as water heater replacements and sewer repairs in 2008.

A notable recent issue involves a building complaint filed in November 2021 regarding unauthorized construction of an allegedly oversize fence in the backyard, though this case was marked as not active in February 2024. The property has experienced recurring parking-related incidents, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking between 2021-2023, including three separate incidents in September 2023 alone. Two tree damage incidents were reported in January 2022, likely related to storm damage, which were addressed by city response crews. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with no significant health or safety violations noted in the available data. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned parking enforcement and minor maintenance issues like graffiti and damaged trees.

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Risk rating

How 737-739 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
27thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1258 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
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

737-739 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 28
Work category: 2pa; one laundry installation and gas line for dryer
Issued
Building PermitJul 23
Laundry room remodel: replace cabinets and shelving, remove sheetrcok, upgrade electrical, and reinstall sheetrock, remove existing washer and dryer and install new stacked washer and dryer, new floor tiles.

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