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2843-2845 Geary Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1091025 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
Above average
avg 0.9
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2843-2845 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 1902
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1091025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Njbhp Llc
Mailing address
2 W Clay St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
120519

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2843 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
2845 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story mixed-use building at 2843-2845 Geary Blvd, owned by Njbhp LLC, has undergone significant changes since 2020, most notably converting from a restaurant to a cannabis retail dispensary on the ground floor while maintaining the residential unit above. This $400,000 project included adding a deck to the residential unit and underwent several permit modifications in 2022, including changes to stair access and heating system installations. The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues since late 2021, including violations related to smoke detector requirements, heat provision, and multiple permits needed for work done on the property. A concerning pattern of unpermitted work has emerged, with active complaints regarding unauthorized construction (April 2024) and installation of roll-down metal doors (October 2022). The rear yard's second structure has generated particular scrutiny, with a 2021 complaint identifying numerous potential life safety concerns including questionable occupancy status, unapproved electrical and plumbing systems, and inadequate fire safety features.

Recent building improvements include a 2021 electrical service upgrade to 400A and the installation of a new heat system. As of March 2024, multiple signage permits have been filed for "Mission Organic," suggesting ongoing commercial property branding updates. The property has also experienced recurring issues with garbage overflow and illegal parking on nearby sidewalks, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls from early 2025, though these are more related to street conditions than building-specific concerns. While some violations from 2021 have been officially abated (notably relating to smoke detectors), several key compliance matters remain active, including building permit requirements and the status of the rear yard structure. The combination of unpermitted work complaints, multiple active violations, and the history of heating system issues reported by tenants in 2021 indicates ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges at this property, though various system upgrades suggest some investment in improvements.

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Risk rating

How 2843-2845 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.0%
Moderate concern 72.1%
Severe concern 17.0%
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

2843-2845 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit May 13
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2,500 ft². dedicated function sprinkler monitoring system..
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Building PermitMay 07
Voluntary new mount fire alarm system for am existing building at request of tenants insurance company

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