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601 Arballo Dr

Stonestown, SF 94132 7338001 52 units · 2 fl · 1942

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Stonestown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 15.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Stonestown average of 15.3.

This building's 91% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Stonestown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 601 Arballo Dr 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
52 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.

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 1942
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
Units52
Floors2
Year built1942
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7338001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Maximus Real Estate Partner 345 Vidal Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
September 29, 2010

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Included addresses

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

305 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
519 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
331 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
509 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
307 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
503 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
523 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
515 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
309 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
317 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
323 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
329 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
301 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
521 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
517 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
511 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
313 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
311 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
319 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
505 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
525 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
529 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
315 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
601 Arballo Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
533 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
507 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
501 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
527 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
303 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
321 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
333 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
325 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
531 Vidal Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
327 Garces Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 52-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 601 Arballo Drive in Stonestown, owned by Parkmerced Owner LLC, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades since its construction in 1942. Most notably, the building received multiple roofing projects between 2006-2011, including several reroofing jobs with costs ranging from $4,650 to $25,000, and completed voluntary seismic upgrades in 2006 totaling $49,400. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, including water quality concerns with rusty water reported in 2016, multiple plumbing upgrades (including gas line replacements in 2008 and 2016), and electrical system improvements in 2007-2008 involving the replacement of devices and kitchen wiring.

The building faced serious habitability issues in 2017, when multiple complaints were filed regarding mold/mildew on walls, lead paint concerns, and interior surface problems, all of which were officially abated by February 2017. More recent concerns emerged in 2024 regarding electrical systems, including non-functional safety lights in common areas and power issues in the laundry room, though these were documented as resolved by June 2024. The property has also required ongoing attention to its fire safety systems, with violations regarding sleeping area requirements noted in January 2024, and three fire incidents recorded: a building fire, a dumpster fire, and a motor vehicle accident, though no civilian injuries were reported in any of these events. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to major systems, with multiple permits for electrical, plumbing, and roofing work, though some historical violations and complaints indicate periodic maintenance challenges that have required attention from housing inspection services.

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Risk rating

How 601 Arballo Dr'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
61stpercentile

Out of 31 buildings in this neighborhood, 12 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
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 91%
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

601 Arballo Dr event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 16
A hole in a water heater closet. the wire is covered to a hole but racoons broke wires. the closet door latch is broken. management has been unresponsive.
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitApr 14
Reroofing hot works

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