Free SF apartment background check

823-825 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0320021 39 units · 13 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
At or below average
avg 6.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 823-825 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 1927
2 or more units
39 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
Units39
Floors13
Year built1927
Total area37,466 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0320021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dasf Van Dyke Llc
Mailing address
466 Green St Ste 203 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
052417

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

823 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
825 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 13-story multi-family residential building at 823-825 Geary Street, owned by Dasf Van Dyke LLC, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly regarding building systems and safety compliance. Most notably, the building received multiple fire safety violations in July 2024 related to fire escape maintenance, alarm system maintenance, emergency lighting, standpipes, and other critical systems, which have been referred to hearing. There have also been recurring issues with the elevator system, including fire department responses to trapped individuals, and a concerning pattern of fire alarm system problems, including violations in January 2024 and July 2024. The property has undergone various infrastructure upgrades over the years, including a sewer line replacement in 2020, multiple boiler installations and replacements, and recent fire alarm system improvements initiated in 2023.

Recent maintenance and accessibility issues have been documented, including problems with the building's front door accessibility for disabled residents in 2022, which raised safety concerns during fire alarm incidents. The building has experienced some plumbing challenges, with recent complaints about drainage issues in October 2024 and water leakage in September 2024. Historical records show a small fire incident in 2009 with smoke and water damage. The property's permit history indicates regular maintenance and upgrades, including the installation of ADA-compliant features and various plumbing and electrical improvements. While many past violations have been resolved, the ongoing issues with fire safety systems and recent complaints about basic building maintenance suggest continuing challenges with building systems reliability and resident safety.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 823-825 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
18th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 367 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.7%
Moderate concern 63.8%
Severe concern 31.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

823-825 Geary St apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

823-825 Geary St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 16
Vacant building
Code Enforcement Section
Fire ComplaintJun 09
Refused Hood + Duct Service

See all 25 events

Full history back to 2019 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 823-825 Geary St apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 823-825 Geary St
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.