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3744 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1433013 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3744 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 1949
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.

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 1949
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1949
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1433013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wilhelm Patricia Trustee 2190 Novato Blvd Novato CA 94947
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 3744 Geary Boulevard in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, built in 1949 and currently owned by the Patricia Wilhelm Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several improvements made in January 1986, including interior work involving painting, electrical fixtures, and door replacement, as well as sign installations, though one sign permit expired.

In recent years, the property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly during 2024, with multiple reports of graffiti on the public sidewalks surrounding the property between August and November 2024. The building's immediate outdoor environment has also faced infrastructure issues, including repeated reports of pavement defects in August and October 2024, and a notable collapsed sidewalk reported in July 2024 that remains open as of October 2023. Additionally, there was a documented incident of illegal short-term rentals associated with the property starting in 2014, with multiple listings on platforms like Airbnb, though this complaint is now closed and marked as cancelled. A fire alarm system complaint was filed in August 2018 but was determined to have no merit. The numerous recent infrastructure issues and graffiti incidents suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and the surrounding public space, while the historical permits indicate some level of prior renovation activity.

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Risk rating

How 3744 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
55thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 775 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3744 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2024
311 Request May 05
Missing side sewer vent cover
Missing Side Sewer Vent Cover
311 RequestApr 22
Trees - landscaping

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