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679-689 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

15
Complaints
11
Fire Incidents
716
311 Calls
12
Permits

Risk Assessment

8
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Presidio Heights with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 8% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The 43-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building at 679-689 Geary Street, owned by SF 685 Geary Street LLC, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent infestations (with reports in 2023-2024), multiple fire safety violations (including alarm and sprinkler system issues in 2024), and recent maintenance concerns regarding the hot water system and boiler permits as of early 2024.

The building has undergone significant renovation work over the past few years, including unit improvements (kitchens, bathrooms, washer/dryer installations), accessibility upgrades, and a fire alarm system replacement in 2022. However, several open violations remain, including a December 2023 issue related to sleeping area requirements.

The property has a history of infrastructure challenges, evidenced by multiple elevator rescue incidents and fire system maintenance concerns. Recent permits indicate ongoing maintenance efforts, such as a planned boiler replacement and apartment renovations, though some historical violations from 2008-2012 related to various building systems (elevator, fire alarms, etc.) were previously addressed. The building's commercial spaces have also required attention, with multiple permits in 2022 for accessibility upgrades and a vacant storefront complaint from 2023.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Downtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 43
Year built 1916
Total area 19188 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A15 - Apartment 15 Units or more
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Key Building Statistics

15
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
18
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
11
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
1
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
716
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
12
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

Included Addresses

  • 685 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102
  • 687 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102
  • 679 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102
  • 689 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102
  • 681 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102
  • 683 Geary St, San Francisco CA 94102

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679-689 Geary St Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Sf 685 Geary Street LlcSteven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104

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679-689 Geary St Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 679-689 Geary St, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-07-29 20:09:54+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisfurniture Closed
2025-07-25 10:42:07+00:00 General Request DPH Environmental Healthpublic_healthenvironmental_health request_for_service Closed
2025-07-22 08:26:39+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2025-07-16 08:28:50+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisfurniture Closed
2025-07-15 11:05:09+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2024-10-01 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesNo hot water Not Active View on DBI
2024-09-04 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesDate last observed: 03-sep-24; time last observed: 8:00am; floor: b; exact location: basement; building type: both insects/rodents; ; additional information: there are rats all throughout the basement of the building, where the trash and laundry are. ; Not Active View on DBI
2024-07-22 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesBathroom toilet leaking - property manager notified 7/20/24 Not Active View on DBI
2024-03-15 00:00:00+00:002024-05-23 00:00:00+00:00Code Enforcement SectionNeeds to renew boiler permit for permit no 138303 , serial no c 13 252058 Not Active View on DBI
2024-03-15 00:00:00+00:002025-02-19 00:00:00+00:00Code Enforcement SectionNeeds to renew boiler permit for permit no 138304 , serial no 343239-200102 Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

Building code violations records.

Date FiledDate AbatedItemViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Nonenot active
2024-03-15T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Nonenot active
2023-12-06T00:00:00.000Z No description entered Noneactive
2023-01-09T00:00:00.000Z repair defective or non-working elevator (1001(l), 713 hc) at time of inspection, the elevator was not operable. restore non-working elevator to proper working condition and provide documentation showing that the state permit to operate is current. other sectionnot active
2023-01-09T00:00:00.000Z this notice includes violations for the areas noted. 685 geary street and all common area. building sectionnot active
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Fire Violations

Fire code violations recorded by the San Francisco Fire Department.

Violation DateDisposition DateAddressViolation DescriptionStatus
2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z679 - 689 Geary Stsprinkler system maintained abated
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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2024-07-21 00:00:00+00:00522 Water or steam leakNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 679-689 Geary St.

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Electrical Permits

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Plumbing Permits

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

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Tenant Buyouts

Tenant buyout records for the property.

BlocklotAddressAgreement DateAmountTenants
0318016B685 Geary StreetNoneNoneNone
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