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600-606 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94102 0304004 35 units · 5 fl · 1908

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
Above average
avg 6.9
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 600-606 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 1908
2 or more units
35 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 1908
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
Units35
Floors5
Year built1908
Total area22,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0304004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
022619

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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600 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
606 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
604 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
605 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 600-606 Geary Street property is a 5-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, containing 35 units and currently owned by 605 Jones I2 LLC. The building has undergone significant recent upgrades, with Unit 33 currently under kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation work valued at nearly $80,000 as of December 2024. The property has experienced several notable issues in recent years, including a serious water damage and mold incident in Unit 37 (July 2023), elevator outages (2017 and 2021), and multiple fire safety concerns including alarm system problems and sprinkler system violations (most recently July 2024). The building has seen substantial modernization efforts, with multiple units receiving kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facility upgrades between 2018-2024, including Units 31, 33, 45, and others. There were also accessibility improvements made in 2021-2022 to comply with Ordinance 51-16, including commercial entry upgrades. Recent building inspections revealed some infrastructure challenges, including a sprinkler system service issue (July 2024) and alarm system maintenance concerns (July 2024). The property has a history of various complaints and violations from 2010-2024, including past issues with lead paint hazards, electrical outlet problems, and occasional exterior maintenance concerns. While most historical violations have been resolved, several open violations remain related to fire system maintenance as of 2024. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleanliness and debris management in the surrounding area, particularly during late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 600-606 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
13th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 390 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.8%
Moderate concern 66.4%
Severe concern 22.8%
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

600-606 Geary St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 05
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestJun 25
Garbage and debris

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