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3136 Geary Blvd

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1066026 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3136 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1066026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kok-po Ng & Lily Chan Ng Tr 3134 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
July 05, 1991

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Initial analysis

The Ng Family Trust property at 3136 Geary Boulevard is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing two residential units and retail space, located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The building's documented history reveals a persistent pattern of graffiti incidents, with the most recent cases occurring in October and August 2023, including both offensive and non-offensive tags. These recent incidents appear to be part of a broader trend that has affected the property for nearly a decade, with multiple graffiti reports recorded between 2014 and 2017. The building's minimalist maintenance record shows only one permitted improvement from 2001, involving the installation of a canvas awning over the storefront at a cost of $1,300. Additionally, there was one report of hazardous materials (specifically, hazardous waste containers) near the property in April 2023, which was resolved.

The building's history includes some administrative interventions, such as the 2017 cases being closed administratively by Public Works, and the unique circumstances of the August 2023 incident, which noted the impact of COVID-19 on graffiti enforcement in San Francisco. A planning record from an unspecified date indicates a determination regarding the legality of parking at the rear of the property, involving developers Marks & McAndrew, though the specific content and implications of this determination are not detailed in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 3136 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

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
59thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 112 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

3136 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Oct 26
Graffiti on building commercial
Building commercial - Not Offensive

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