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2824-2826 Geary Blvd

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1069015 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2824-2826 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
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1069015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
September 03, 2014

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2826 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
2824 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 2824-2826 Geary Blvd is a two-story, mixed-use building constructed in 1900, containing 6 residential units plus commercial space, currently owned by 2824-2828 Geary LLC. The building has undergone significant recent modifications, including the addition of an accessory dwelling unit in 2016, commercial space changes in 2022, and various unit rehabilitations between 2017-2023. Notable improvements include multiple unit renovations in 2017 (Units 2, 3, and 4) involving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, washer/dryer installations, and electrical rewiring, along with a 2023 compliance upgrade to the commercial entry.

The building experienced several concerning issues in 2020-2024, particularly in late 2020 when serious complaints were filed regarding potentially hazardous conditions in multiple units, including exposed wiring, heating system problems, and safety concerns about a balcony guardrail. Historical building violation records from 2014 indicate multiple safety and maintenance issues, including inadequate lighting, damaged ceilings, electrical problems, and plumbing concerns, though these were all abated by May 2014. The building has had three fire-related incidents recorded, including a gas leak and a carbon monoxide detector activation, though no civilian injuries were reported in any incidents.

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Risk rating

How 2824-2826 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
25thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 204 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

2824-2826 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 17
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building commercial

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