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925 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0716001A 48 units · 5 fl · 1913

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
34
FewerMore

This building has 34 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 925 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 1913
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 1913
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
Floors5
Year built1913
Total area23,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0716001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
February 11, 2011

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Initial analysis

The 48-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 925 Geary Street, constructed in 1913, has experienced several significant and recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2024. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about hot water and heating system failures throughout the building, with reports of no hot water and heating for several weeks in early 2024 affecting multiple floors. The building's elevator service has also been problematic, with one of the most concerning incidents occurring in August 2024 when disabled tenants on the top floor were without elevator service for over a month. Additionally, maintenance of the fire safety systems has been a recurring concern, with violations noted in March 2024 for alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and a subsequent violation in December 2024 regarding the highrise sprinkler system compliance schedule.

The property has undergone various unit renovations over the years, with the most recent being a $65,000 kitchen renovation in unit 402 filed in June 2024. Previous improvements include bathroom and kitchen remodels, washer/dryer replacements, and various electrical upgrades across multiple units between 2019 and 2021. The building has experienced several infrastructure issues, including a problematic basement area reported in August 2023 described as dangerous and dilapidated, and multiple fire safety violations in 2023 and 2024. Additional concerns have emerged about recent complaints regarding hoarding and sanitation issues in October 2024. While there have been multiple fire incidents recorded, including false alarms and sprinkler activations, none involved civilian injuries. The property has shown regular efforts at maintenance and improvements, though many of these are reactive to persistent issues rather than preventative upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 925 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
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Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 448 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

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Number of units

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

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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The story over time

925 Geary St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 06
Date last observed: 02-jul-26; time last observed: 2pm; floor: all floors; unit: n/a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: elevator/lift; disabled acc: stairs/ramps; ; additional information: new! july 2 update on complaint # 202546099 - elevator again completely out of order. stuck on 1st floor. also still not disabled/wheelchair accessible on 1st foor & has problem inner gate & outer doors on multiple floors.;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJun 29
Date last observed: 28-jun-26; time last observed: sunday 28th 7pm; floor: 1st; unit: 104; exact location: basement; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; plumbing leak; water entering building;

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