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3139 Geary Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1088030 3 units · 2 fl · 1922

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Lone Mountain — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain 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 3139 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 1922
2 or more units
3 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 1922
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1088030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lieu Hoa 4623 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
September 12, 2003

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 3139 Geary Blvd is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently containing three units, along with commercial space, and is owned by 3139-3141 Geary Blvd LLC. The building has undergone various significant modifications over the decades, most notably in 1989 when ground and second floors were altered for commercial use, and a residential-to-office conversion proposal was submitted to retain the third-floor unit without providing parking. Two major infrastructure repairs were completed in recent years: a main water line repair in 2022 and a sewer repair in 2011, indicating ongoing maintenance of essential systems. A concerning set of building complaints was filed in 1994, citing multiple issues including plumbing problems, wall cracks, peeling paint, door repairs, pest infestations, and safety concerns regarding fire exits and window locks, though these issues were marked as not active since November 1994. The property's maintenance history shows attention to basic needs with a reroofing project completed in 2001, though the permit has since expired.

The surrounding area has experienced various maintenance and safety concerns as documented through 311 calls, with the most recent being a pavement defect reported in January 2024. Other notable incidents include multiple instances of graffiti (2020, 2017), damaged parking meters (2016, 2020), and street cleaning issues (2020). While these external issues don't directly impact the building's structure, they do reflect the general neighborhood environment. The building's recent maintenance record, particularly the water line repair in 2022 and sewer repair in 2011, suggests active management of critical infrastructure, though the age of the building (101 years old as of 2023) indicates ongoing maintenance requirements are likely necessary.

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Risk rating

How 3139 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
15thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 441 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3139 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit May 12
Work category: 1p; repair house main water line.
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