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795 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0319021 48 units · 6 fl · 1912

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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
55
FewerMore

This building has 55 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 795 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 1912
2 or more units
48 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
Units48
Floors6
Year built1912
Total area34,429 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0319021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stanford Apartments Holding
Mailing address
Norm Buckhart C/o Flynn Inv 1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
030619

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Initial analysis

The Stanford Apartments at 795 Geary Street is a 48-unit, 6-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Stanford Apartments Holding. The building has undergone significant recent renovations and improvements, particularly between 2018-2023, including multiple unit remodels (most recently in Unit 408 in 2023, Unit 405 in 2022, and Unit 106 in 2021), fire safety upgrades (including a 2022 fire alarm system improvement and 2023 alarm system maintenance violation), and major infrastructure updates such as a new domestic hot water boiler installation in 2017. However, the building is currently facing several pressing maintenance issues as of late 2024, including active complaints about heating problems, radiator issues, and mold concerns in multiple units. Recent complaints have also highlighted construction activities without proper permits, noise disturbances from an electric bike repair shop, and problems with building water pressure.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing individual unit needs while occasionally encountering systemic infrastructure challenges. Between 2017 and 2022, there were numerous successful renovations to individual apartments, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical system improvements, and plumbing upgrades. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm system, having required multiple upgrades and maintenance work to meet safety codes. Recent building complaints suggest emerging problems with building systems and maintenance coordination, particularly regarding heating and water infrastructure, though many historical maintenance issues have been promptly addressed when reported.

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Risk rating

How 795 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
2th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 439 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
5%
No DBI
violation
95%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 3.6%
Moderate concern 74.8%
Severe concern 21.6%
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

795 Geary St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 08
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 17
Garbage and debris

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