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2882-2886 Geary Blvd

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1069045 16 units · 4 fl · 1979

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
Above average
avg 0.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2882-2886 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 1979
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1979
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1979
Total area14,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1069045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
337 4th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
January 31, 2020

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2882 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
2886 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
2884 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2882-2886 Geary Blvd, owned by Stanley & Friend LLC, has a significant history of building code compliance issues and safety concerns. The property, built in 1979 and located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, has been classified as non-compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Program requirements, with active violations filed in 2023 indicating failure to complete necessary retrofit work and obtain final signoff. Recent permit activity shows ongoing attempts to address soft story compliance, including a filed permit in September 2024 for commercial soft story compliance work valued at $19,000.

The building has experienced various safety and maintenance issues over the years, including multiple fire safety violations in 2017 related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers that were referred to hearing. A 2024 complaint confirmed unauthorized installation of a metal entry gate at the Geary Street side that lacked proper permits and doorbell systems for residents. Other significant concerns include electrical issues reported in 2013 (constant shortages in various areas), a 2014 complaint about exposed construction work in unit #3 creating hazardous conditions, and a 2022 observation of an apparently vacant ground floor commercial space. Historical records show routine housing inspections in the early 2000s addressing various safety concerns, including fire safety equipment and smoke detector requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2882-2886 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
4thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
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

2882-2886 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 20
Pavement defect
Street Defect
311 RequestApr 16
Sewer odor

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