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2828-2830 Geary Blvd

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1069016 7 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2828-2830 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
7 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.

Building characteristics
Units7
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area6,469 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1069016
Ownership

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

Owner name
2824-2828 Geary Llc
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
013019

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2828 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
2830 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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AI summary

The 4-story mixed-use building at 2828-2830 Geary Boulevard, constructed in 1900, is a 7-unit multi-family residential property with commercial space, currently owned by 2824-2828 Geary LLC. The building underwent a significant transformation in 2016-2017, when an additional unit was lawfully added (Unit 7), converting a ground floor storage area into a 313-square-foot studio with kitchen and bathroom facilities. Multiple units have received renovations over the years, including comprehensive updates to Units 3, 5, 6, and 7 between 2015 and 2021, featuring kitchen and bathroom remodels, appliance installations, and various system upgrades. The building faced several maintenance challenges between 2015-2016, including water intrusion issues affecting multiple units, window leaks, and various interior surface problems that required multiple notices of violation (NOVs), though these were eventually resolved by December 2016.

The property is currently non-compliant with San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier IV) as of early 2023, though a retrofit permit was filed in 2017 with costs estimated at $93,300 for both residential and commercial portions. Recent maintenance history shows ongoing attention to building systems, including water main replacement in 2020 and various HVAC improvements in 2018. The building's most recent complaint, filed in May 2023, concerned heater malfunction, while earlier issues included a flue installation problem in 2018 and a ceiling hole in 2019. The property's maintenance record indicates regular updates to keep systems functioning, though some systemic issues like soft story compliance remain outstanding as of early 2023. The building has experienced periodic exterior and street maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for cleaning and service needs in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 2828-2830 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
17th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 226 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.0%
Moderate concern 46.7%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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2828-2830 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 31
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human waste or urine

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