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287 Arlington St

Glen Park, SF 94110 6689022 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Glen Park
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 287 Arlington St 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6689022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kevin L T & Katy Yip Revoc
Mailing address
Yip Kevin L T & Katy,truste 829 Ahwahnee Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
022315

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287 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
401 Miguel St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The Glen Park multi-family building at 287 Arlington St is a 2-story, 3-unit residential structure constructed in 1900, currently owned by Kevin L T & Katy Yip Revocable Trust. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in Unit #2, with major renovations in 2024 including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical upgrades (replacement of electrical subpanel and addition of multiple circuits), plumbing improvements (new shower pan, valve, toilet, kitchen fixtures), and HVAC work (ducting replacement and 3-ton furnace installation). The roof was re-done in September 2024, though this work generated safety concerns as evidenced by a complaint about hazardous debris falling onto the sidewalk during the roofing process in October 2024.

The building has a history of maintenance issues dating back to 1997 when there were reports of roof leaks and sagging stairwell concerns, which were promptly addressed. Additional historical renovations include Alcoa siding installation in 1987. The property has experienced some recent external challenges, as evidenced by multiple encampment and graffiti reports in late 2024, though most of these were promptly resolved or determined to be outside the jurisdiction of the reporting agency. Two uncategorized fire complaints were recorded in 2010, resulting in at least one violation related to fire escapes/exits, though this incident has since been closed. While the building is receiving substantial updates and improvements, prospective tenants should note the relatively recent history of maintenance issues and the property's location in an area experiencing transient encampment activity, as evidenced by multiple service requests in late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 287 Arlington St'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
22th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 284 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 49.4%
Moderate concern 31.9%
Severe concern 18.7%
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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287 Arlington St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 23
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