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4120-4124 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1437019 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 4120-4124 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
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 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1437019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chin Steven & Anny Chow P O Box 127 Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
February 20, 2019

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4124 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4122 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4120 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The building at 4120-4124 Geary Blvd is a two-story mixed-use structure built in 1900, containing two residential units and commercial space, currently owned by Asaa Group LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including window replacements (2021), reroofing (2021), and plumbing upgrades such as the installation of a new house trap (2019) and a grease trap for a three-compartment sink (2012). The commercial space has experienced some challenges, with a violation for failing to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront Ordinance in 2019, though this was abated by February 2020.

Recent activity around the property has been marked by multiple maintenance and security issues, particularly in 2024, including recurring graffiti on the commercial portion of the building, instances of human waste on the property, and general cleanliness concerns. There have also been some property management matters to note, such as an open planning record regarding blighted vacant building status and storefront transparency requirements, as well as a submitted complaint about unauthorized signage for Sabrosa Pizza in 2022. The building's safety record shows no significant fire incidents, with only routine false alarms and service calls recorded by fire services. The property has received various maintenance upgrades over the years, including a commercial kitchen fire suppression system installation in 2009, stairs replacement in 1998, and various plumbing improvements to enhance accessibility and safety features.

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Risk rating

How 4120-4124 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
6thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1620 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
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

4120-4124 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record May 14
Approved - AWNING AMNESTY PROGRAM TO LEGALIZE SIGNAGE FOR SABROSA PIZZA COMPLY WITH 2022-012465ENF. Approved - The streamlined provisions for legalizing 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.
Closed
Building PermitMay 13
Awning amnesty program to legalize signage for sabrosa pizza comply with 2022-012465enf

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