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475-477 Arlington St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6719020 2 units · 2 fl · 1975

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 475-477 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 1975
2 or more units
2 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1975
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area2,753 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6719020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hon Yuen Chan & Helen C Yue 477 Arlington St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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477 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA 94131
475 Arlington St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The duplex at 475-477 Arlington Street in Glen Park, built in 1975 and owned by the Chan/Yuen Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some regulatory scrutiny over its history. The property has seen consistent window upgrades over the years, with recent work in 2016 replacing six windows in the back of the building with wood windows, following a 2014 installation of four energy-efficient Anderson Fibrex windows facing the street. Other notable improvements include a complete reroofing in 2008, kitchen renovations in 2005 (which initially prompted a building violation for unpermitted work that was later resolved), and electrical upgrades including the installation of five new receptacles in 2005.

The building's history includes multiple inspections regarding potential unauthorized unit conversions, with complaints filed in 1996, 1997, and 1999 concerning possible illegal units in the garage and various living spaces, though these issues were documented as resolved. Safety features have been maintained, with records showing fire sprinkler system renewals in 1995. More recently, from late 2022 through 2025, there have been recurring issues with parking violations near the property, particularly concerning blocked driveways and abandoned vehicles, though these are municipal issues rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent documented building work was the 2016 window replacement project, which represents the latest investment in the property's maintenance and improvement.

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Risk rating

How 475-477 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
64thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 131 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

475-477 Arlington St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Nov 10
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low

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