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846-854 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0302011A 26 units · 5 fl · 1922

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 Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 846-854 Geary 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 1922
2 or more units
26 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1922
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
Units26
Floors5
Year built1922
Total area19,154 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0302011A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Craig Lipton 1138 Taylor St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
October 19, 2012

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846 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
854 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
850 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 26-unit apartment building at 846-854 Geary Street is a 5-story structure built in 1922 and currently owned by Meislin 1999 Family Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance activities in recent years, with the most substantial work being a $49,000 fire alarm system upgrade completed in March 2024 to comply with current fire code requirements. Recent unit improvements include comprehensive remodels of Unit 22 in 2023 ($50,000) and Unit 25 ($40,000), both including kitchen and bathroom upgrades with associated electrical and plumbing work. The building has maintained active compliance with major systems, including a 2024 electrical upgrade to modernize the fire alarm system and previous fire safety improvements.

The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past decade, including multiple fire safety violations (e.g., sleeping area requirements in 2023, exits/obstructions in 2020) and occasional elevator malfunctions. Notable tenant complaints in recent years include reports of illegal construction work in 2023, plumbing issues in 2022, and multiple instances of water shut-offs in 2020. The building has a history of renovation activity, with significant improvements completed in various units between 2016 and 2023, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical rewiring, and plumbing modifications. The property has also undergone periodic fire safety inspections, with most violations being promptly addressed, though some work permits show as expired in 2017 for various units. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to sidewalk cleanliness and urban maintenance issues in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 846-854 Geary 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
28thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 323 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
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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846-854 Geary St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 03
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJul 20
Garbage and debris

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