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863 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1644010 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 863 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 1927
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 1927
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
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area6,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1644010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
154 Dorchester Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

863 Arguello Boulevard is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927 in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, currently owned by Shapiro Properties LLC. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3) at a cost of $90,000, and more recent bathroom water damage repairs in December 2023. The property has maintained its structural integrity through regular maintenance, including multiple roof replacements (most recently completed in 2022 at $18,500) and a comprehensive electrical rewiring project in 2006 that involved installing multiple circuits, receptacles, and a new panel.

The building has experienced some notable safety-related incidents and violations, particularly in 2004 and 2016, during routine safety inspections. Issues identified in 2016 included the need for carbon monoxide alarms and replacement of painted sprinkler heads, while the 2004 inspection revealed various fire safety concerns including problems with fire escape ladders, smoke detectors, and enclosures. All these violations were officially abated by December 2016. The property's utility systems have been updated as needed, including sewer repairs in 2010 and replacement of a leaking water heater in 2008. A tenant buyout occurred in October 2015, involving one tenant and a payout of approximately $24,375.5. Most recently, in March 2024, there was a general cleaning issue addressed by street cleaning services.

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Risk rating

How 863 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
16thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1447 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

863 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 24
Like for like replacement of 200amp service to remove fuses
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