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684-696 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0304011 32 units · 4 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
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 684-696 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
32 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
Units32
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area24,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0304011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
December 11, 2015

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Included addresses

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688 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
608 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
696 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
600 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
692 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
602 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
610 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
684 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
606 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
604 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 32-unit, four-story apartment building at 684-696 Geary Street, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by 600-610 Leavenworth 13 LP, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced multiple maintenance and compliance issues. Most notably, the building is currently undergoing facade repairs (cost: $81,100) as of October 2024, and has seen extensive interior unit modifications between 2019-2022, including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations in multiple apartments (Units 101, 206, 303, 304, 305, and 404). In recent months, there have been complaints about insects and deteriorated electrical equipment in April 2024, and three violations issued in December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, street numbering, and blocked exits, though one of these violations was marked as having "No Merit."

The building has a history of both residential and commercial compliance challenges, particularly concerning the ground floor commercial space (Osha Thai Restaurant) in 2019, which faced investigations for unpermitted electrical work and construction hours. Fire safety has been a recurring concern, with violations in 2024 for extinguishers, signs/address numbers, and doors/non-conforming hardware. Historical violations from 2006-2013 included accessibility issues, elevator access, and Unreinforced Masonry Building (UMB) compliance matters, most of which were eventually abated. The property has also experienced several infrastructure upgrades, including water heater installations and electrical panel replacements, suggesting ongoing maintenance of building systems. Recent 311 calls from December 2024-January 2025 indicate recurring issues with debris and waste management in the surrounding area, though these are street-level concerns rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 684-696 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
46thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 242 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
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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684-696 Geary St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
Not offensive
mail box
311 RequestJul 31
Garbage and debris

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