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795 Geary St

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

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
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.

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 1912
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
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).

Mailing address
Norm Buckhart C/o Flynn Inv 1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
October 09, 1998

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Initial analysis

The six-story, 48-unit Stanford Apartments building at 795 Geary St, owned by Stanford Apartments Holding and constructed in 1912, has experienced a concerning pattern of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property currently faces an active violation regarding the mandatory building façade inspection program, with a final warning and director hearing scheduled in 2026. In 2025, the building was the subject of multiple concerning incidents, including reports of pest infestations, damaged windows, and significant plumbing issues. There were also complaints about inadequate heating and elevator functionality, as well as concerns about overcrowding in an apartment unit. Recent building permits indicate some renovation activity, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades in units 106, 405, and 408, as well as a fire alarm upgrade in 2022.

The building has a notable history of plumbing and sanitation issues, with a particularly concerning series of 311 service requests in July 2026 related to human waste or urine incidents in common areas. Maintenance of basic systems has been inconsistent, as evidenced by complaints about heating and elevator problems in 2025. The property has a high volume of service requests and complaints over the past seven years, with 352 service requests, 53 building inspection complaints, and 55 notices of violation filed with the Department of Building Inspection. While some units have received improvements through renovation work, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with infrastructure and habitability issues, particularly in common areas and building systems.

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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

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
1stpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 444 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 95%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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795 Geary St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestAug 04
Garbage and debris

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