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860 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0302012 41 units · 6 fl · 1913

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 860 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 1913
2 or more units
41 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.

Building characteristics
Units41
Floors6
Year built1913
Total area25,284 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0302012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Perasso Fmly Tr 1995
Mailing address
Perasso William F Trustee 4 Thornton Ct Novato CA 94945
Last sale
071399

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Initial analysis

860 Geary Street is a six-story, 41-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913 and currently owned by the Perasso Family Trust 1995. The property has undergone several significant upgrades and maintenance work over the years, most notably a major voluntary system upgrade in 2023 to improve safety features including the installation of 25 smoke detectors, 17 pull stations, and other fire safety components. The building's maintenance history shows regular care, including the replacement of the domestic hot water boiler in 2022, though there have been persistent infrastructure challenges. Recent complaints from March 2023 documented sewage issues and water leaks, continuing a pattern of plumbing concerns that dates back through various tenant complaints, including historical issues with water damage, leaks, and bathroom problems from the late 1990s and 1990s.

The building has experienced several concerning incidents over its history, including a fire incident in 1997 that caused water damage to multiple units, and more recent violations related to sleeping area requirements in 2023. The property has been cited for multiple fire safety issues over the years, with violations regarding exit maintenance, fire escapes, and hazardous materials, though some were ultimately found to have no merit. Elevator service complaints were particularly notable in 2019 when the elevator was non-operational for over three weeks, affecting disabled access. More recently, the building has had ongoing issues with building exterior maintenance, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris removal in late 2024, including reports of human waste and abandoned furniture near the property. The building's system upgrades and regular maintenance work suggest active management, but the recurring nature of plumbing and safety-related complaints indicates ongoing challenges with the property's infrastructure and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 860 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

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
16th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 376 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.2%
Moderate concern 62.6%
Severe concern 29.2%
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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The story over time

860 Geary St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Electrical Permit May 15
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. upgrade the existing fire alarm system by replacing it with: (1) addressable fire alarm unit (1) wireless communicator next to facu (1) led annunciator (1) addressable heat detector (27) addressable smoke detector (17)
Issued
311 RequestApr 05
Garbage and debris

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