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2-16 Arellano Ave

Stonestown, SF 94132 7312001 66 units · 2 fl · 1942

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Stonestown
At or below average
avg 14.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Stonestown average of 14.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2-16 Arellano Ave 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 1942
2 or more units
66 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units66
Floors2
Year built1942
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7312001
Ownership

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

Owner name
California State University
Mailing address
University Property Mgmt-ma 1600 Holloway Ave San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
092206

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

4 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
10 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
1723 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
502 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
14 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
1727 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
506 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
520 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
500 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
522 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
510 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
12 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
518 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
1729 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
526 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
1721 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
516 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
524 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
1725 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
508 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
1719 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
8 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
2 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
16 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
6 Arellano Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
504 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
1731 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Initial analysis

The 66-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2-16 Arellano Avenue in Stonestown, owned by California State University, has a documented history dating back to its 1942 construction. The building has undergone regular routine inspections of common areas from 2005 through 2014, with the most recent notable event being a sink removal from the bathroom reported in December 2014. Security modifications were made in late 2000 to install a 135-degree viewer on the entry door of unit 1727, which was completed within one month of the violation notice.

The building has experienced several fire-related incidents, including one intentional building fire, carbon monoxide-related incidents, a gas leak, and an alarm system malfunction, though thankfully none resulted in civilian injuries. A fire extinguisher-related complaint in March 2018 was found to have no merit. Recent complaints and service requests from 2024 primarily involve street and environmental issues outside the building, such as illegal postings, graffiti, and pavement defects, rather than internal building concerns. Multiple reports regarding Muni service reliability and parking violations were recorded, along with a Christmas tree removal request and a mailbox graffiti issue, all of which have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 2-16 Arellano Ave'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
84th percentile

Out of 31 buildings in this neighborhood, 5 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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 location

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.5%
Moderate concern 58.2%
Severe concern 26.2%
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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