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4138-4142 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1437021 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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
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 4138-4142 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 1925
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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1437021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4138 Geary Blvd Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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4138 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
4142 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 4138-4142 Geary Blvd property is a two-story, multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1925, and currently owned by Yang Mei-mei Foo. The building underwent significant improvements in 2023-2024, including major renovations to improve accessibility with the installation of an ADA-compliant front entrance and ramp, kitchen equipment upgrades, and a new fire suppression system. Recent plumbing and electrical upgrades include the installation of new water heaters, a walk-in cooler system, multiple sinks, floor drains, and electrical panel relocation with new outlets. The building previously experienced several notable issues in 2017-2018, including multiple housing code violations related to smoke detectors, heating systems, and building maintenance, all of which were abated by October 2018. A fire incident in 2014 required repairs to the second floor roof and siding, and there was a complaints about unpermitted signage in 2022.

More recent concerns have mostly centered around accessibility compliance and garbage management. In April 2024, there was a complaint regarding potentially exceeding the scope of ADA compliance work, though this was quickly resolved. The property has also experienced repeated issues with city garbage can overflow on the street in early 2025, with multiple complaints filed throughout January 2025. While there was a blocked exits issue noted in 2017, it was promptly corrected within two weeks. The building's recent renovation work, particularly the accessibility improvements, has generated some neighborhood attention, as evidenced by a complaint about the project value and compliance in April 2024, though this was marked as not active shortly thereafter.

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Risk rating

How 4138-4142 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
31stpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4138-4142 Geary Blvd event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Jun 06
Work category: 1m; install new walk in cooler system
Complete
Building PermitMay 15
Fire only- install hood and duct fire suppression system

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