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746 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0303005 26 units · 5 fl · 1917

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 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 746 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 1917
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.

Building characteristics
Units26
Floors5
Year built1917
Total area17,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0303005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family Trust
Mailing address
Lee Nolan & May Ha Chan Tru 746 Geary St Apt 102 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Initial analysis

746 Geary St is a 5-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1917, currently containing 26 units and owned by the Lee Family Trust. The building is undergoing significant safety upgrades, with current work underway to replace the fire alarm system to comply with 2022 codes, including installation of new control panels, sounders, and detectors, following a December 2023 violation related to sleeping area requirements. The property has a historical pattern of maintenance and safety improvements, including a 2001 retrofit for unreinforced masonry, window upgrades, reroofing work, and solar panel installation. Notable past building violations from 2002 included multiple life safety issues such as non-working fire escape ladders, elevator problems, and lead paint concerns, though these were all abated by October 2002.

Recent infrastructure improvements include a 2023 sewer line replacement and a 2012 hot water heater replacement, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of essential systems. The building has experienced periodic issues with building systems and safety equipment, as evidenced by a 2024 fire alarm violation and a 2023 sleeping area requirement violation. While there were significant habitability issues in 1994-1995 involving ceiling collapse and electrical problems, these appear to have been resolved. The property has undergone regular routine inspections, with the most recent being in 2008, and has maintained active compliance with housing codes, though an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements remains as of early 2024. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding encampments and garbage, though these external issues are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 746 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
31th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 309 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.6%
Moderate concern 88.6%
Severe concern 4.8%
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

746 Geary St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 09
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 18
Homelessness and supportive housing

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