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2550 Geary Blvd

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1082028 25 units · 4 fl · 1987

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2550 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 1987
2 or more units
25 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.

Building characteristics
Units25
Floors4
Year built1987
Total area29,492 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1082028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Guinnane Construction Co In
Mailing address
Roy M Guinnane 1277 Ulloa St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 25-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2550 Geary Blvd in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1987 by Guinnane Construction Co In, has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, the building is scheduled to receive a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade costing $79,200 to comply with current fire safety regulations, following a similar electrical permit issued in July 2024 for the modification of the fire alarm system across all nine floors. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with violations related to sleeping area requirements noted as recently as November 2023, and previous alarm system issues in 2013 and 2021, though these were eventually corrected.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety incidents over the past few years, including multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris (most recently in November 2024), sidewalk defects (noted as collapsed in November 2024), and a sewage backup incident in September 2024. While the building itself has undergone significant structural improvements, including reroofing in 2011, there have been persistent issues with external maintenance and public space conditions around the property. Historical records show earlier attempts to modify the building's unit configuration, including a cancelled proposal to increase fourth-floor units and a disapproved application to legalize unauthorized units, though the current unit count remains at 25. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded over the years, though fortunately, these incidents have not resulted in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 2550 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
10th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Building size

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 26.2%
Moderate concern 66.0%
Severe concern 7.8%
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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The story over time

2550 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jan 10
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$79,200 · Complete

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