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670-682 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94102 0304009 56 units · 5 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
25
FewerMore

This building has 25 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 670-682 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 1923
2 or more units
56 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 1923
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
Units56
Floors5
Year built1923
Total area35,825 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0304009
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
040221

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682 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
676 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
672 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
670 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
678 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
680 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 56-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 670-682 Geary Street, owned by 676 Geary St LLC and constructed in 1923, is currently facing several significant maintenance and safety issues. Most notably, there is an active complaint regarding water damage in one unit and ongoing water supply issues in two bathrooms, reported in late 2024, along with a persistent mold problem from early 2023. The building has also experienced recurring problems with its boiler system, with multiple violation notices issued in 2024 regarding permit renewals and maintenance requirements. Recent construction work has included ADA compliance upgrades to commercial entries (2022) and extensive unit renovations across multiple apartments in 2019-2021, including bathroom and kitchen rehabilitations and washer/dryer installations.

The property's safety systems are under scrutiny, with multiple fire code violations recorded in 2023-2024, including issues with the alarm system, sleeping area requirements, and sprinkler systems. The building's fire alarm system underwent an upgrade in 2020 with the addition of wireless low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, though compliance issues have persisted since then. Historical violations from 2009-2013 regarding boiler permits were eventually abated, but recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. The building has experienced various infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including fire alarm improvements, while continuing to address basic maintenance issues as evidenced by the multiple renovation projects completed between 2019 and 2021.

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Risk rating

How 670-682 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
21th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 354 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.1%
Moderate concern 89.9%
Severe concern 4.0%
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

670-682 Geary St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 02
Date last observed: 30-jun-26; time last observed: 8:00pm; floor: 5; unit: 506; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; ; additional information: cockroach infestation ;
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJun 13
Garbage and debris

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