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296-298 Arlington St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6690025 3 units · 2 fl · 1933

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 296-298 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 1933
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 built1933
Total area3,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6690025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Silva Michael & Stephanie
Mailing address
325 Miguel St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
092502

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298 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA 94131
325 Miguel St, San Francisco, CA 94131
296 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 296-298 Arlington Street in Glen Park, owned by Michael and Stephanie Silva, has a complex history dating back to its 1933 construction. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues, particularly evident through multiple "vacant building" and "vacant storefront" complaints filed between 2014 and 2019, indicating periods of neglect and abandonment. Notably, there were two building violations in 2002 related to unauthorized foundation work and various repairs, though these were abated by November 2002. The building underwent several electrical system upgrades between 2005 and 2018, including a 200-amp service change, though there are still active concerns regarding expired permits for electrical work done in both residential and commercial portions as of April 2013.

The property has received multiple notices for exterior maintenance issues, including peeling paint and detached wood trim in 2012, which contributed to blight concerns. In 2014, the building was cited for failing to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance, though these violations are now marked as not active. More recent activity at the property includes various 311 calls for issues such as illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, and hazardous materials on public property, most of which have been resolved. Building improvements have included window replacements and front door repairs, with permits filed in 2003 and 2014 respectively. Planning records show attempts to subdivide the corner lot, though these proposals were noted for not meeting minimum lot area requirements.

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Risk rating

How 296-298 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
10th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 328 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.3%
Moderate concern 60.2%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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296-298 Arlington St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 04
Parking on sidewalk
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