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747 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0319025 21 units · 5 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 747 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
21 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
Units21
Floors5
Year built1922
Total area19,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0319025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hyde Street Investors Lp
Mailing address
Thomas W Sharpe 4424 Grange Rd Santa Rosa CA 95404
Last sale
062603

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, 5-story apartment building at 747 Geary Street, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Hyde Street Investors Lp, has undergone numerous significant improvements and faced several safety compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, the building experienced a series of fire safety violations in early 2023 related to alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and sleeping area requirements, though these were subsequently abated. The property has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including recent 2023 boiler replacements, a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2019, and window replacements in 2016. There were historical concerns about maintenance and security, with violations for heating systems, drainage pipes, and security requirements in 2002, as well as a 2015 complaint regarding unit maintenance issues including water leaks and mold. Recent 2024 active complaints focus on fire safety compliance documentation, fire extinguisher maintenance, and gas utility shutoff requirements.

The building's maintenance record shows regular updating of essential systems, such as the electrical system in 2008 (including a 400amp 3-phase main underground service) and multiple gas supply modifications between 2014-2015. Several plumbing improvements indicate ongoing maintenance of heating systems, with multiple permits issued for boiler and heater installations from 2011 through 2023. The building has a history of addressing structural and safety concerns, including seismic upgrades in 1998, parapet reinforcement in 1988, and various window replacements, though some historical violations from 2002 related to building management and maintenance coordination have been noted. Recent fire safety violations in 2023 and 2024 suggest ongoing compliance monitoring requirements, while the building has consistently addressed major infrastructure needs through properly permitted upgrades and replacements.

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Risk rating

How 747 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
31th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 309 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.0%
Moderate concern 75.0%
Severe concern 16.0%
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

747 Geary St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 13
Garbage and debris
refrigerator appliance
311 RequestApr 09
Garbage and debris

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