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1400 Geary Blvd

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94109 0697039 300 units · 27 fl · 1969

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1400 Geary Blvd 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 1969
2 or more units
300 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units300
Floors27
Year built1969
Total area406,047 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0697039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Northern Ca Presbyterian Ho
Mailing address
Andrew Ferrara 1525 Post St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
110618

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1525 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 27-story, 300-unit multi-family residential building at 1400 Geary Blvd, owned by Northern California Presbyterian Homes and constructed in 1969, has undergone significant recent renovations throughout 2024. The building has completed multiple interior remodels across various units, including unit combinations to create larger living spaces (e.g., combining units 2305/2307 into one larger unit) and comprehensive upgrades to bathroom facilities, including bathtub-to-shower conversions, plumbing fixture replacements, and installation of grab bars and smoke alarms. The property has also seen substantial safety improvements, with work including smoke alarm installations in multiple units and a significant $230,000 roof re-coating project completed in early 2024.

The building's history includes several notable compliance issues that have been addressed over time. A serious water leakage and roof maintenance problem was documented in September 2000, and the building faced high-rise sprinkler enforcement actions in 2008, which were resolved by 2010. More recently, multiple fire code violations have been documented between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent being a December 2024 violation related to the high-rise sprinkler system compliance schedule. The building has maintained active compliance efforts, with many violations being promptly addressed and abated, including multiple fire system violations in 2023-2024. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily relate to street cleaning and debris removal, indicating ongoing maintenance of exterior areas.

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Risk rating

How 1400 Geary Blvd'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
7th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 623 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.1%
Moderate concern 76.9%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

1400 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 17
Replacement of exterior glazing systems throughout the entire facility,including windows,storefronts,entrances & curtain walls.replacement of elevators,traction machines & counterweights with(n) cabs,controls & equipment for a(n)destination dispatch elevator system.
$19,500,000 · Triage
Building PermitJun 09
7th floor unit 709, interior remodel: replace plumbing fixtures, install shower grab bar backing. add local smoke alarm at sleeping room and living room/entry area (no exterior work).

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