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777-779 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1643053 21 units · 3 fl · 1969

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 777-779 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 1969
2 or more units
21 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 1969
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1969
Total area14,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1643053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
231 Morningside Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
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779 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
777 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 777-779 Arguello Blvd, owned by Hui Vincent and built in 1969, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decade. Most recently, on February 26, 2024, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade valued at $75,582 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of new smoke detectors, manual pulls, horn strobes, and sounders in potential sleeping areas. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015, achieving Tier 2 status with CFC certification, and has maintained various infrastructure upgrades including re-roofing projects in 2015 and 1990, and plumbing improvements such as water heater flue installation in 2015 and a gas line test in 2012.

The property has experienced multiple safety-related issues over its history, with the most recent being a sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023, which remains open. A routine housing inspection in 2014 had identified the need for carbon monoxide alarms, and there were various fire safety concerns in 2004 including issues with fire escape ladders, fire proofing materials, and smoke detectors, though these violations were subsequently abated. Historical records from the early 2000s show several maintenance concerns including floor covering repairs, wall damage, and emergency exit-related issues, all of which were addressed. The building's maintenance history demonstrates regular attention to structural and safety requirements, with most recent concerns focusing on fire safety systems. Recent 311 calls for the property area have primarily concerned street-level issues such as graffiti and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 777-779 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1671 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
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

777-779 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jun 16
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. replace fa to comply with sffc sec. 1103.7.6.1, replace existing facp to new facp. radio and fad newly installed..
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Electrical PermitApr 29
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. replace current fas to comply with sffc sec. 1103.7.6.1 lf sounder to sleeping areas.

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