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879-885 Arguello Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1644011 3 units · 1 fl · 1910

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 879-885 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1910
Total area3,189 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1644011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ip Yang Family Living Trust
Mailing address
Ip Timohty K & Angela J Tte 879 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102709

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881 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
879 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
883 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
885 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

Located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, the 3-unit multi-family residential building at 879-885 Arguello Blvd was built in 1910 and is currently owned by the Ip Yang Family Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and compliance updates over the years, most notably in 2007-2008 when a comprehensive sprinkler system was installed throughout the building (per fire department requirement) along with major electrical upgrades including new wiring, light fixtures, and meter panels. A substantial renovation in 2007-2008 converted a ground-floor commercial space and two guest rooms into a residential unit, though this project initially faced multiple work-without-permit complaints that were eventually resolved.

More recent history shows the building undergoing various maintenance and compliance work, including siding replacement in 2011 and several sidewalk permits. The property has experienced some issues with water damage and plumbing concerns in the past, with a significant complaint about mold and water damage filed in 2005, though this was resolved by 2006. The most recent building complaint from 2019 involved fallen clay tiles affecting the sidewalk, though this issue was recorded as not active. Recent 311 calls (2024-2025) have primarily concerned parking violations and debris issues outside the building, which are not uncommon in urban settings, and indicate periodic challenges with street parking management in the vicinity. The building's fire safety systems appear to be up to date, with no recent fire incidents reported except for two minor service calls with no injuries documented.

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Risk rating

How 879-885 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
27th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1258 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.6%
Moderate concern 22.7%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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The story over time

879-885 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 11
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 05
Parking on sidewalk

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