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1223 Arguello Blvd

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1749006 5 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 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 1223 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 1914
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
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1749006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Beverley Epstein Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Beverley Epstein Trustee 1223 Arguello Blvd Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
100617

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 1223 Arguello Blvd in the Inner Sunset, owned by Beverley Epstein Living Trust, has undergone significant safety and modernization improvements since its 1914 construction. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2016 (Tier 3) and installed a comprehensive new intelligent automatic fire alarm system in December 2020, including multiple safety features such as pull stations, smoke detectors, and horn/strobes, at a cost of $26,000. Building maintenance and upgrading work has included a kitchen remodel in 2016, comprehensive furnace replacements in 2011, reroofing in 2011, and foundation improvements in 2009-2011, with all major systems receiving attention to maintain safety standards.

The building experienced a serious incident in March 2011 when gas leaks necessitated temporary evacuation, though this issue was resolved by May 2011. Since then, there have been routine inspections in 2000, 2006, and 2014, all of which were resolved without major findings. Fire incidents have been minimal and primarily related to system malfunctions and CO detector tests, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent activity at the property has mostly involved external matters, including multiple parking enforcement actions for blocked driveways and occasional street cleaning issues, alongside two tree-related complaints in 2024. The building's trust ownership structure and proactive permit history suggest experienced management and attention to building safety and maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1223 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
34th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 985 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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)

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.0%
Moderate concern 14.5%
Severe concern 18.5%
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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1223 Arguello Blvd event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Feb 24
The customer stated they are doing extensive construction work. he does not see any permits posted on the property. (311 sr 101001518939)
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