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261-263 Arch St

Ingleside Heights, SF 94132 7086006 2 units · 2 fl · 1940

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 Ingleside Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside Heights average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 261-263 Arch 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 1940
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1940
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 built1940
Total area1,445 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7086006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
263 Arch St San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
March 22, 2019

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261 Arch St, San Francisco, CA 94132
263 Arch St, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 261-263 Arch Street, owned by Jeffrey Nicholas May, has experienced several significant modifications and compliance issues since its construction in 1940. The property underwent substantial improvements in 2015, including the legalization of a non-permitted in-law unit, with associated building and plumbing permits totaling over $75,000. These renovations included moving non-load bearing walls, adding doorways, and constructing a deck with stairway egress. The building has seen consistent electrical upgrades, including a 2023 service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps, installation of solar panels in 2021, and various rewiring projects between 2005 and 2017.

The property has a history of regulatory scrutiny, particularly regarding illegal units and safety violations. A major compliance issue arose in 2007 when a Notice of Violation was filed, citing an illegal dwelling unit with kitchen and bath, inadequate egress, and heating problems, though these violations were eventually abated by 2013. Multiple bathroom and kitchen-related permits were issued between 2005 and 2013 to address these issues. Recent activity includes several 311 calls in early 2025 regarding debris and garbage, though these environmental issues appear to be affecting the immediate vicinity rather than the building itself. The property has also been subject to multiple fire safety violations at a nearby address (400 Sargent Street), with various issues related to alarm systems, emergency lighting, and exits, though most of these violations have been abated between 2022 and 2024. While these violations do not directly affect the Arch Street property, they indicate adjacent safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 261-263 Arch 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
46thpercentile

Out of 45 buildings in this neighborhood, 24 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

261-263 Arch St event timeline

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2024
Electrical Permit Dec 14
Install (1) 30 amp double pole circuit with a disconnect. install (1) 120v 15 amp circuit.
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