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2801 Geary Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1091001 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Lone Mountain
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2801 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
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 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1091001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
S J Krieger Po Box 640069 San Francisco CA 94164
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 2801-2807 Geary Blvd is a two-story, multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, containing three units and built in 1900, currently owned by 2835 Geary Building Partner. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple safety-related issues over the years. Most recently, in October 2023, there was a violation related to sleeping area requirements that was subsequently abated. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and exit maintenance between 2016 and 2023, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated." There were also two instances of CO detector malfunction in 2023 and regular false alarms, suggesting some reliability issues with the fire safety systems.

The property underwent substantial work in the early 1990s, including the installation of an automatic fire suppression system, weather sealing of concrete walls, and non-structural partition demolition. More recent work includes electrical upgrades in 2014 and the installation of a grease trap in 2013. The building has faced some regulatory challenges, with complaints filed in 2021 and 2022 regarding unpermitted work and illegal signage, though the 2021 HVAC-related complaint was quickly abated. Recent maintenance issues have included multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the surrounding property, nuisance noise complaints, and a defaced MTA parking sign, with several cases being resolved by city services. Infrastructure improvements have included a perimeter foundation repair at the east property line in 2009, suggesting ongoing maintenance attention to structural elements.

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Risk rating

How 2801 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
9th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.4%
Moderate concern 53.8%
Severe concern 9.8%
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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2801 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 01
Caller is reporting construction at this location and they do not have a permit
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