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1215-1217 Arguello Blvd

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1749004 5 units · 3 fl · 1907

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 Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1215-1217 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 1907
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1749004
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Newlin Revcable Livi
Mailing address
John E Newlin Trustee 1215 - 1217 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
080417

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1217 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94122
1215 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building at 1215-1217 Arguello Blvd in the Inner Sunset, built in 1907, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, between 2015-2016, the property completed a mandatory seismic retrofit, added an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in compliance with Ordinance #30-15, and installed a comprehensive fire safety system including sprinklers throughout the ground floor and new monitoring equipment in the garage. The building's safety features were further enhanced with the installation of a new control panel, heat detector, and pull station in the garage area, all completed in late 2016. Earlier improvements include a complete reroofing project in 2012 and various unit-specific upgrades.

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple violations in 2006 related to self-closing doors, stairs repair, and egress obstructions, all of which were resolved by May 2006. While there was one documented complaint about heating issues in December 2016, this was marked as not active. The property has maintained compliance with major safety programs, including achieving Soft Story status of "Work Complete, CFC Issued" as a Tier 3 building. Recent activity on the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and parking-related issues, with the most recent construction-related complaint in January 2025 regarding blocked parking space. Regular 311 calls about street cleaning and parking issues have been documented, reflecting typical urban residential concerns rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1215-1217 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
26th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1105 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.5%
Moderate concern 15.3%
Severe concern 36.2%
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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1215-1217 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Nov 10
Alarm Systems
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