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4450 Geary Blvd

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1440021 10 units · 2 fl · 1916

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
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4450 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 1916
2 or more units
10 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 1916
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area5,701 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1440021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
506 Graig Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
December 08, 2006

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Initial analysis

The two-story apartment building at 4450 Geary Blvd in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Khostovan Ali & Fatemath, is a 10-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1916. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades, with the most recent concerns centering around fire safety systems. In 2024, two violations were documented regarding the alarm system and fire extinguishers, while similar violations were recorded in 2022, 2019, and 2018, indicating an ongoing pattern of maintenance challenges with life safety systems. The building has also faced significant plumbing and water-related problems, particularly in 2017 when Unit 6 reported multiple issues with falling tiles and water leakage, and in 2013 when shower water was reported to be causing basement issues. Historical records show various renovation attempts and modifications, including work on individual units in the 1980s and 1990s, though some permits from that era have expired or were cancelled.

The property has undergone routine housing inspections, with violations in 2003 and 2009 related to fire safety, including problems with alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage. More recent inspections have focused on general building maintenance, including a 2013 complaint about slip-resistant surfaces in common areas. Fire incident records show multiple false alarms and system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents. The building's history also includes an unsuccessful attempt to convert upper-floor dwellings to commercial use, with planning records showing disapproved applications for this conversion. While many of the documented violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of fire safety and plumbing issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.

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Risk rating

How 4450 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
5thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1637 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

4450 Geary Blvd event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Mar 26
Electrical Systems
Citation Issued
Fire ComplaintMar 26
Extinguishers

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