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819-821 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1644003 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 819-821 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,556 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1644003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hyndman Gregory G
Mailing address
624 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
071702

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821 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
819 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 819-821 Arguello Blvd is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1908, this flats and duplex building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most substantial renovation occurring in 2014, which included a kitchen remodel, electrical upgrades, bathroom and laundry improvements, and the installation of modern appliances and smoke detectors, with a total cost of $27,000. Other notable maintenance work includes dry rot repairs to the rear stairs and deck in 2013, and roofing work completed in both 2010 (new shingle roof installation) and 1991 (previous roofing work). The building's systems have also been updated, with the replacement of the water heater and furnace in 2014, along with electrical panel upgrades.

The building's history includes three housing complaints from the 1990s, regarding inadequate heat, electrical wiring issues, and window maintenance, all of which were resolved. Most recently, there have been multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to parking enforcement issues near the property, though these are external to the building itself. A tenant buyout occurred in 2018 for the adjacent address (827 Arguello Boulevard), with one tenant receiving $15,000. The building appears to be currently well-maintained, with no active building complaints on record since 2001, and the most recent permits indicating proper updating of essential systems and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 819-821 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
57th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 12.8%
Severe concern 5.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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