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3834-3840 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1434019 12 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3834-3840 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 1907
2 or more units
12 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 1907
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area7,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1434019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael & Kathleen Klestoff 1812 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
September 24, 2015

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3840 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3836 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3834 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3838 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 3834-3840 Geary Blvd in the Inner Richmond, built in 1907 and owned by M & K Klestoff 1990 Family, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $75,000 for the residential portion and $15,000 for the commercial portion, achieving Tier 4 compliance. In late 2023, the fire alarm system was upgraded ($26,753) to meet current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, demonstrating ongoing commitment to life safety systems. Currently, there are active compliance issues regarding unauthorized modifications to the property, including front window changes and work without permits, with complaints filed in 2023 still pending resolution as of early 2024.

The building has a history of maintenance and upgrade projects, including interior unit renovations (notably Unit 7 in 2021 and Unit 8 in 2019), electrical improvements such as panel replacements, and multiple furnace installations. A maintenance issue from 2006 related to improper combustible storage was noted and corrected. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti and sidewalk maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024, though these are external to the building itself. Fire safety violations from 2006 regarding combustible storage were addressed, and while there were several fire safety complaints between 2006 and 2024 regarding alarms and extinguishers, most were marked as "Condition Corrected" or "No Merit."

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Risk rating

How 3834-3840 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
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Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1723 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3834-3840 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 12
400a service upgrade
Issued
Planning RecordJul 09
Approved - COMPLY WITH 2022-012421ENF LEGALIZE AWNING/SIGN COPY CHANGE UNDER AWNING AMNESTY PROGRAM "LITTLE SWEET" - What Qualifies: Business Signs installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 27, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify. Signs that do not comply with current Building Code standards also do not qualify Awnings serving a non-residential business installed without a permit that physically existed as of August 20, 2023, except that buildings subject to Art. 11 do not qualify.

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