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943-947 Geary St

Downtown, SF 94109 0716009 12 units · 4 fl · 1914

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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 943-947 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 1914
2 or more units
12 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 1914
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
Units12
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area11,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0716009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
467 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
083106

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947 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
943 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
945 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 943-947 Geary Street, owned by 4610 Mission Street LLC, is a 4-story structure built in 1914 that has undergone various significant maintenance and compliance issues over its history. Most recently, in 2024, there were multiple active violations related to fire safety, including problems with standpipes, a missing gas utility shutoff tool, issues with the fire escape drop ladder, and requirements for fire extinguisher date tagging. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations for alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers documented between 2019 and 2024. Previous maintenance work includes a 2016 dryer venting modification to address a Notice of Violation, 2014 reroofing, and various renovations in 1999-2000 including kitchen and bathroom remodels.

The property has a history of maintenance and habitability issues, including multiple complaints about rotting windows, plumbing problems, and ventilation concerns. A notable cluster of violations occurred in 2001 involving water damage and sewage issues that were eventually abated, while more recent complaints in 2022 noted problems with broken appliances and window rot in unit 8. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 suggest ongoing concerns in the surrounding area, including reports of encampments and sanitation issues on nearby sidewalks. The building's management has made some efforts to address violations, as evidenced by multiple "Condition Corrected" notations for past violations, though several current violations remain open as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 943-947 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
61th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 175 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

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 12.1%
Moderate concern 64.6%
Severe concern 23.2%
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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943-947 Geary St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 13
Not offensive
building commercial
Fire ComplaintApr 25
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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